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Some children do what they’re told to do some children do what they’re told not to do all children do what they’re parents have done.

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Iyanla Vanzant
Age: 71
Born: 1953
Born: September 13
Motivational Speaker
Spiritual Teacher
Writer
Brooklyn
New York
Rhonda Eva Harris
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