When we lock things away," he said with conviction, "we're really imprisoning ourselves. - Gordon Korman - Quotesmemo.com

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I started to study the flute in 1951. The flute has been utilized by African-American musicians as far back as the early Twenties. If you take a look at some of the old pictures of Chick Webb, then you will see the flute right there on the bandstand among the woodwinds.

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Gordon Korman

When we lock things away," he said with conviction, "we're really imprisoning ourselves.

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Free food!" mumbled Hamilton, his mouth full. "No wonder you're rich. You don't have to pay for anything. " "Since when is it free?" Jonah demanded. "If I don't leave a big tip, it'll be all over Europe that the Wiz is a cheapskate! They'll seat me behind the sound-man from the penguin movie at the Oscars!

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I started to study the flute in 1951. The flute has been utilized by African-American musicians as far back as the early Twenties. If you take a look at some of the old pictures of Chick Webb, then you will see the flute right there on the bandstand among the woodwinds.

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