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We need to do a better job of putting ourselves higher on our own 'to do' list.
Michelle Obama
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Michelle Obama
Age: 60
Born: 1964
Born: January 17
Former First Lady Of The United States
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Michelle LaVaughn Obama
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Michelle LaVaughn Robinson Obama
Michelle LaVaughn Obama née Robinson
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