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Speaker 1: that it's all been negative. Most of the time, it

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Speaker 1: has been beautiful. You guys shower me with love and

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Speaker 1: presence and food. What up, guys, How is everyone feeling today?

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Speaker 1: As for me, I'm feeling good. I'm actually feeling good,

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Speaker 1: have a lot on my mind, despite the fact that

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Speaker 1: Maybe it because I've been working out a lot and

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Speaker 1: green tea has been my best friend lately. And I

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Speaker 1: just finished a fitting which I cannot wait for you

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Speaker 1: And I'm really happy to be taping another episode of

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Speaker 1: Cheeky's and Chill, of course, and you guys already know

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Speaker 1: this is a space where I can be open and

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Speaker 2: Decided to scale back on them.

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Speaker 1: There's a reason for it.

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Speaker 2: So here we go.

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Speaker 1: This is Cheeky's and chill alrighty guys. So I'm constantly

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Speaker 2: I am so.

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Speaker 1: Grateful that you guys go to my shows, that you

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Speaker 1: guys invest in the tickets, in my merchandise, and for me,

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Speaker 1: And I'm not that type of artist that when I

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