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The Bible says faith without works is nothing so destiny is great, fate is great, faith is great - but you still have to work at it. I don't just sit at home and wait for it all to unfold.

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Denzel Washington
Age: 69
Born: 1954
Born: December 28
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Denzel Hayes Washington Jr.
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