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They're lacking culture in Hollywood. That gives me a big up, right? I know something about pop culture.

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Russell Simmons
Age: 67
Born: 1957
Born: October 4
Business Person
Entrepreneur
Fashion Designer
Record Producer
Television Producer
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Queens
New York
Russell Wendell Simmons
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Reacting to the world with a smile instead of a curse, a wave instead of the middle finger, will actually help you live longer.
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As long as you are passionate about your vision, you should keep moving forward.
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As I get, I give. Giving as you get is critical. It has everything to do with being happy for yourself, and making others happy is the cause of making yourself happy, and it’s the cycle of giving and getting.
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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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