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My parents weren't stereotypical and pressuring me to go to college. They mentioned it a lot and constantly, but it wasn't a do or die thing, like, 'You have to do this or you're done.
Harry Shum, Jr.
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Harry Shum, Jr.
Age: 42
Born: 1982
Born: April 28
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Puerto Limon
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