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I always feel the need to give the unfiltered truth, (or) what I think is the truth, at least.
Janelle Monae
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Janelle Monae
Age: 38
Born: 1985
Born: December 1
Actor
Ballet Dancer
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Composer
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Musician
Record Producer
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Singer-Songwriter
Kansas City
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