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I am proud to be a Southerner. I think Southern hospitality is very... I don't think it's just a term. I think it really exists. You can come to Savannah, and the people are so sweet and so nice.

Paula Deen

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Paula Deen
Age: 77
Born: 1947
Born: January 19
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