Mike Skinner
English rapper
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Getting to challenge the status quo by being myself, just existing openly and honestly and boldly on a public level. It hasn’t always been easy, and it came with its fair set of challenges and sacrifices, and I am proud of that.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 25 February 2023 source ↗
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