"Bill Mitchell said he really liked it. But when he asked the other four their opinions, we all took one look at ourselves in our raggedly long winter coats and cracked up. We knew we weren't likely to tempt anyone or anything, but what the hell, it was as good a name as any."

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Source: Otis Williams (2002). “Temptations”, p.49, Cooper Square Press

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Otis Williams is a founding member of The Temptations, known for his contributions to Motown music and his insights on love and resilience.

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