Bodega DreamsWilliam Irizzari has reinvented himself as Willie Bodega, a drug lord who plans to use his money to buy and renovate his areas comdemned buildings. Told by Chino, a young graffiti artist, this is the story of whether hope and loyalty can survive in a world of crime. |
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Page 31
... getting a slice , right ? See , Chino , I see it as a grant . Just like IBM issues grants , like Mobil issues grants . Do those places really want to give money away ? I don't think so . But it helps their image , it's tax deductible ...
... getting a slice , right ? See , Chino , I see it as a grant . Just like IBM issues grants , like Mobil issues grants . Do those places really want to give money away ? I don't think so . But it helps their image , it's tax deductible ...
Page 39
... getting involved in any of this . " Nah , it's cool . I wish you well , bro . " " Don't be like that . " " Nah , I got no time , " I said , and extended my hand toward Bodega . He shook it . I was surprised to see disappointment in his ...
... getting involved in any of this . " Nah , it's cool . I wish you well , bro . " " Don't be like that . " " Nah , I got no time , " I said , and extended my hand toward Bodega . He shook it . I was surprised to see disappointment in his ...
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... getting your privileges back ? On you playing the tambourine in front of the congregation ? Why do they look at me and my faults and not you and your merits ? " " Because it was my decision to marry you . Therefore I am responsi- ble ...
... getting your privileges back ? On you playing the tambourine in front of the congregation ? Why do they look at me and my faults and not you and your merits ? " " Because it was my decision to marry you . Therefore I am responsi- ble ...
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