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“Your looks are laughable, unphotographable, yet you're my favorite work of art. Is your figure less than Greek, is your mouth a little weak? When you open it to speak, are you smart?”

Quote by Chet Baker

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Chet Baker
Chet Baker

Chet Baker was an American jazz trumpeter and singer known for his distinctive sound and improvisational skills. Active in the 1950s and 1960s, he collaborated with many renowned musicians. Although his career was brief, Baker's legacy in jazz history is enduring. more

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