Chris Rock
(1965) American comedian, actor, screenwriter, television producer, film producer, and director
“I know
the odds are all against me
and I know
you might not feel this way too
but I know
I would rather die trying
to know
if I could mean something to you”
Source: The Realm of Possibility
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