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Quote by Maya Angelou

“I love the song 'I Hope You Dance' by Lee Ann Womack. I was going to write that song, but someone beat me to it.”

Quote by Maya Angelou

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Maya Angelou was an American author, poet, playwright, actress, and lecturer, known for her profound exploration of race, gender, and culture in her work. Her autobiographical works, including 'I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings,' which detailed her early life of poverty and sexual exploitation, have gained widespread acclaim. more

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