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Quote by Eminem
Where you come from doesn’t matter, whether it’s the north side or the side of 8 Mile.
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The speaker says a person’s background should not determine their worth or how they are treated. “The north side” and “the side of 8 Mile” represent different places, but neither should be used to judge someone. What matters is the person, not where they come from.
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- Blackfilm.com interview with Eminem, November 2002
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- Official Statement
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