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I came to New York in 1986. My father didn't think it was a good idea. I didn't know how I found it, but I went to Hunter College. I had no money and I couldn't speak English.
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"I came to New York in 1986. My father didn't think it was a good idea. I didn't know how I found it, but I went to Hunter College. I had no money and I couldn't speak English."
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I came to New York in 1986. My father didn't think it was a good idea. I didn't know how I found it, but I went to Hunter College. I had no money and I couldn't speak English. — Francisco Costa

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Francisco Costa was a Designer from Portugal (2005–present).

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This quote is attributed to Francisco Costa, a Designer from Portugal.
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Francisco Costa lived from 2005 – present.
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