LL Cool J (James Todd Smith) Quotes

I am artistic so I reserve the right to change my mind at any point. I just like to do different things. What is more important than the name is that people know that I really like acting, I enjoy it and I want people to know that I am serious.

LL Cool J

• People
• Different
• Important
• Mind
• Serious
• Acting

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• I am artistic so I reserve the right to change my mind at any point. I just like to do different things. What is more important than the name is that people know that I really like acting, I enjoy it and I want people to know that I am serious.

  

  LL Cool J
  • People
  • Different
  • Important