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Im not thinking anything of it, because Im a law-abiding citizen, Pharoah says.
I see him coming with guns blazing, I see him say, Get on the ground.
Put your hands up like youre an airplane.
As hes looking at me, Im thinking that hes making a mistake.
So, Im looking past where hes looking.
Says the comedian, its only then that he realized: No, he was coming to get me.
While hes being handcuffed, one officer is kneeling on the back of Pharoahs neck.
Black lives always matter.
My life matters, says the actor.
Im still here to tell my story, but I could have easily been anAhmaud Arberyor aGeorge Floyd.
Pharoah will be discussing the incident further on Mondays episode of CBSsThe Talk.
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