Yolande Cornelia "Nikki" Giovanni, Jr. (Nikki Giovanni) Quotes
A lot of people refuse to do things because they don't want to go naked, don't want to go without guarantee. But that's what's got to happen. You go naked until you die.
Yolande Cornelia "Nikki" Giovanni, Jr.
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Tell that to the marines-the sailors won't believe it.
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A lot of people refuse to do things because they don't want to go naked, don't want to go without guarantee. But that's what's got to happen. You go naked until you die.
Yolande Cornelia "Nikki" Giovanni, Jr.