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Believe it or not, the number one fear in America remains public speaking. And, in some ways, I think that is a real shame because we are so blessed to live in a country where we are able to express ourselves, so we should want to do that.

Dana Perino

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Dana Perino
Age: 52
Born: 1972
Born: May 9
Former White House Press Secretary
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Evanston
Wyoming
Dana Marie Perino
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