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As you approach, listen closely: Weems also commissioned an original jazz piece, “The Obama Suite,” which plays in the background.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 16, 2026
Though I mostly speak Spanglish and am not fluent in Spanish myself, I listen closely to my characters.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2025
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- hang on every word
- prick up your ears
