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Whether you come from a council estate or a country estate, your success will be determined by your own confidence and fortitude.

Michelle Obama

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Michelle Obama
Age: 60
Born: 1964
Born: January 17
Former First Lady Of The United States
Lawyer
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Chicago
Illinois
Michelle LaVaughn Obama
First Lady Michelle Obama
Michelle LaVaughn Robinson Obama
Michelle LaVaughn Obama née Robinson
Michelle Robinson
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Countries are stronger and more prosperous when the voices and opinions of all their citizens can be heard.
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