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“Men don't come up to you to just talk. We come up to you with a plan. We're looking across the room at you, and we don't care about your hopes and dreams. We don't care about what your future holds. We saw something we wanted.”

Quote by Steve Harvey

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Steve Harvey, born on January 17, 1957, is an American actor, comedian, writer, and television personality. He is best known for his role on the television show 'Family Feud' and for hosting popular shows such as 'American Idol' and 'The Steve Harvey Show'. more

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