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The wise healer endures the pain. Cry. Tears bring joy.

Erykah Badu

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Erykah Badu
Age: 53
Born: 1971
Born: February 26
Actor
Composer
Jazz Musician
Poet
Record Producer
Recording Artist
Singer
Singer-Songwriter
Writer
Dallas
Texas
Erica Abi Wright
Erica Wright
Wise
Pain
Endures
Healer
Endure
Cry
Tears
Joy
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