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Even when people capitalize my name, I don't freak out, even though that would not be my choice.


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This page presents the quote "Even when people capitalize my name, I don't freak out, even though that would not be my choice.". Author of this quote is Bell Hooks. This quote is about choices, people, freak, names,.