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I'm always fascinated by people from the Midwest, because it is so different than Hollywood, who discover at some point that they want to be in Hollywood.
Tavis Smiley
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Tavis Smiley
Age: 60
Born: 1964
Born: September 13
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Fear, fear, breeds hopelessness. When you're afraid, you don't know what to believe in, you don't know what to hold on to. You're struggling to find something to believe in.
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There are really only two types of people. Either you're running scared or you're running free. I choose to run free, and you can, too, no matter what your circumstances in life.
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Don't envy someone else's gift. Discover your own.
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Regardless of your race, religion or political affiliation, never hesitate to question those in authority.
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Competition's always been a product of American lifestyle
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