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May was young and beautiful, we were legally married, but she was caught in the prison of my skin
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"May was young and beautiful, we were legally married, but she was caught in the prison of my skin"

- Sammy Davis, Jr.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Sammy Davis, Jr. between December 8, 1925 and May 16, 1990. He/she was a famous Entertainer from USA. The author also have 43 other quotes.

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