Beyonce Knowles

"When I hear a great new record, especially when it's by someone that I respect and admire, then a part of me is like, Why didn't I think of that? Why didn't I write that record? It makes you sick, but in a way it can be a great thing. It makes you want to go back to the lab and start writing again. Maybe it will inspire you to try a little harder."

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Source: Of course you can lose yourself by Paul Flynn, www.theguardian.com. August 18, 2006.

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Beyonce Knowles

Beyonce Knowles

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Beyonce Knowles is a Grammy-winning artist known for her powerful music and advocacy for women's rights and racial equality.

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