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My daddy tried to get me up to speak for the 17 years that I worked behind the scenes, but I never had the desire. Naturally, I was nervous and kind of shy. I just didn't want to do it.

Joel Osteen

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Joel Osteen
Age: 61
Born: 1963
Born: March 5
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The death of my father is probably the biggest thing that I ever faced. Daddy and I were best friends.
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