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I grew up on the back of a motorcycle - my dad didn't have a car until I was a teenager. And then my closest friend from grade school was a guy.

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Aisha Tyler
Age: 54
Born: 1970
Born: September 18
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I liked comedy, but didn't know it was something you could do for a living. I actually wanted to be an attorney.
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I think diversity in television is important. It's not about trying to fill a quota or satisfy some idea of diversity, but I think what diversity brings to any daypart is more eyeballs, just more opportunity.
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