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"That equals to being a fool, having fame and no fortune. A lot of guys out there have fame doing this and doing that, but they are broke."

Mike Tyson, American Athlete

Being, Fame, Fool, Fortune

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"That equals to being a fool, having fame and no fortune. A lot of guys out there have fame doing this and doing that, but they are broke."

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