Famous quote by Billie Holiday

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Youve got to have something to eat and a little love in your life before you can hold still for any damn bodys sermon on
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"You've got to have something to eat and a little love in your life before you can hold still for any damn body's sermon on how to behave"

- Billie Holiday

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Billie Holiday between April 7, 1915 and July 17, 1959. He/she was a famous Musician from USA. The author also have 23 other quotes.

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