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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 in power have to be careful about what comes out of their mouth. They have to find exactly the right word that can't be attacked.
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