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The past gives great examples of what can happen in the future. It's always important to remember.

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Russell Simmons
Age: 67
Born: 1957
Born: October 4
Business Person
Entrepreneur
Fashion Designer
Record Producer
Television Producer
Writer
Queens
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Russell Wendell Simmons
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