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When people are going on to the next plateau of whatever this thing is called life, I also want them to breathe easily, even if it's the last one they take here with us. I guess I'm the welcoming committee and ushering committee.
Erykah Badu
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Erykah Badu
Age: 53
Born: 1971
Born: February 26
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Dallas
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Erica Abi Wright
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