"If you did everything your mind told you to do, you do some really strange stuff. You'll probably be in jail, you'll be in trouble. But, it's all about control. We all have to control our feelings. That's the thing that separates us from animals."

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Source: Earl Sweatshirt Interviews Mike Tyson, Discusses Odd Future, The Notebook, Fighting, More. Interview with Mike Tyson, pitchfork.com. December 17, 2014.

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Mike Tyson

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Mike Tyson is a former heavyweight boxing champion known for his ferocious style and significant impact on the sport.

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