I learned to hear silence. That's the kind of life I lived: simple. I learned to see things … - Sidney Poitier

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I was able to endure and play a special part in music history. And I always managed to keep working, even if I wasnt a big solo artist.

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I learned to hear silence. That's the kind of life I lived: simple. I learned to see things in people around me, in my mom, dad, brothers and sisters.

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