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I've never done anything else in my life other than preach and be an activist. Way before I was known.

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Al Sharpton
Age: 70
Born: 1954
Born: October 3
Film Actor
Human Rights Activist
Minister
Politician
Radio Personality
Television Presenter
Brooklyn
New York
Alfred Charles Al Sharpton
Jr.
Done
Way
Never
Life
Preach
Activist
Known
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