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I went as far away from home as possible in terms of the development of my imagination.
Anna Deavere Smith
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Anna Deavere Smith
Age: 74
Born: 1950
Born: September 18
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People who are sick, or who have been sick, or have come close to death have a lot to say - and they want you to hear it.
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Suddenly in high school, I'm in a predominantly Jewish atmosphere. Jewish people were my gate to white America.
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