A Quote by Immortal Technique
I have favourite songs for different things. The diversity of it is the strength.
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My favourite dish is pollo ajillo; my favourite drink is a good Rioja with it. And as for my favourite music, oh God - there's so many things I like. Well, I'd say it's 'Walk of Life' by Dire Straits.
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