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About this quote

What does it mean?
A rhetorical question about maintaining illicit activities despite wealth.
In plain terms
Will I keep selling drugs even though I have money?
What can you take from it?
Wealth doesn't necessarily change old habits or roles.

Where it applies

  • stand-up routine
  • character skit
  • social satire

Putting it to work

  • explore change of character
  • satirize wealth transition
  • question motives

Questions to consider

  • Does money change who you are?
  • What drives people to keep old habits?

Another view

It trivializes serious criminal behavior for laughs.

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