Mike D (Michael Louis Diamond) Quotes

It's never been our intention to sell millions of albums, but if our message touches that many people, then so be it.

Mike D The Beastie Boys

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• It's never been our intention to sell millions of albums, but if our message touches that many people, then so be it.

  

  Mike D The Beastie Boys
  • People
  • Intention
  • Touch