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Once I got to be about twenty-five, I got interested in the music of the time. I started smokin dope, I started drinking
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"Once I got to be about twenty-five, I got interested in the music of the time. I started smokin' dope, I started drinking, I started slowing down and trying to find myself. I didn't want to work in nightclubs"

- Gregory Hines

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In this quote, Gregory Hines reviews his younger years and how his interests and lifestyle changed as he aged. He mentions that around the age of twenty-five, he became interested in the music of the time, which might recommend that he was previously not as interested in music. He also mentions that he started utilizing alcohol and drugs, which might suggest a rebellious phase or a desire to escape from truth. In addition, he talks about slowing down and searching for himself, which might suggest a period of self-discovery and introspection. Lastly, he points out not wishing to operate in clubs, which might imply a shift in his career objectives or a desire for a various lifestyle. In general, this quote highlights the modifications and development that Hines experienced in his twenties.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Gregory Hines between February 14, 1945 and August 9, 2003. He was a famous Actor from USA. The author also have 12 other quotes.

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