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Back in third grade, they used to say, 'Take whatever talent you have and think of something you can do with it.' I liked to draw, but what could I do with it? Maybe I could be an art dealer - nah, can't see myself doing that. Maybe I could do commercial arts?
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"Back in third grade, they used to say, 'Take whatever talent you have and think of something you can do with it.' I liked to draw, but what could I do with it? Maybe I could be an art dealer - nah, can't see myself doing that. Maybe I could do commercial arts?"
— The Notorious B.I.G.

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Back in third grade, they used to say, 'Take whatever talent you have and think of something you can do with it.' I liked to draw, but what could I do with it? Maybe I could be an art dealer - nah, can't see myself doing that. Maybe I could do commercial arts? — The Notorious B.I.G.

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The Notorious B.I.G. was a Musician from United States (1972–1997).

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Who said "Back in third grade, they used to say, 'Take whatever talent you have and think…"?
This quote is attributed to The Notorious B.I.G., a Musician from United States.
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The Notorious B.I.G. lived from 1972 – 1997.