I could fall in love with a sumo wrestler if he told stories and made …

Maya Angelou
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I could fall in love with a sumo wrestler if he told stories and made me laugh. Obviously, it would be easier if someone was African-American and lived next door and went to the same church. Because then I wouldn't have to translate. ✨ No surrender by Gary Younge, www.theguardian.com. May 24, 2002.
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