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I hope I just continue to be passionate about the roles and to always endeavor to bring clarity and honesty to the table and different ideas.

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Angela Bassett
Age: 66
Born: 1958
Born: August 16
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New York City
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Angle Bassett
Angela Evelyn Bassett
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