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The world is come upon me, I used to keep it a long way off, But now I have been run over and I am in the hands of the hospital staff.


Stevie Smith

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TASHA SMITH I have never felt anchored when it comes to fashion. I've always had to depend on a stylist help...
TASHA SMITH I would rather do surrogacy before adopting. If I can't do it, I'd rather find someone who w...
TASHA SMITH We in this entertainment industry try to act like we're so super powerful. we're not being h...
TASHA SMITH Everyone has something that they desperately need that makes them feel good, that they don't wan...
TASHA SMITH I do what I believe the Lord did, and that is walk in love with all mankind, which I don't see a...
TASHA SMITH Angela Bassett is a friend of mine and someone who I truly admire tremendously in terms of her work ...
TASHA SMITH When think about the Frank Oceans of the world, it's not like we don't have gay men within t...
TASHA SMITH I use honey to condition my hair and eggs for protein. Also, mayonnaise and olive oil are great opti...
TASHA SMITH There was definitely a time where I did not believe in the Lord. I needed to understand the love of ...
TASHA SMITH There is a restaurant in L.A. called Crustacean, which is very famous for its garlic crab. Well, I c...
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