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I wrote these words for everyone who struggles in their youth. Who won't accept deception instead of what is truth. It seems we lose the game, before we even start to play. Who made these rules? We're so confused. Easily led astray.

Lauryn Hill

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Lauryn Hill
Age: 49
Born: 1975
Born: May 26
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