Lena Horne Quotes

A little nepotism never hurt nobody, honey. If you got it, use it. Press on with it. Remind them of it.

Lena Horne

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• A little nepotism never hurt nobody, honey. If you got it, use it. Press on with it. Remind them of it.

  

  Lena Horne
  • Hurt
  • Honey
  • Nepotism