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I want people to see some of their own humanity no matter who they are.

Phylicia Rashad

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Phylicia Rashad
Age: 76
Born: 1948
Born: June 19
Actress
Film Actor
Singer
Stage Actor
Television Actor
Television Producer
Voice Actor
Houston
Texas
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