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I feel like there are a lot of people doing a lot of hard work. I think it's too early to judge, and I don't think the gay community is in any way falling short.

Amy Ray

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Amy Ray
Age: 60
Born: 1964
Born: April 12
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Singer
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Decatur
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Amy Elizabeth Ray
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