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Comedy has always been something I love, but for some reason - probably because of the British accent - I've always been pushed toward more period work.
Toks Olagundoye
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Toks Olagundoye
Age: 49
Born: 1975
Born: September 16
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I am Constantly afraid, but it's a big driving force in my life. I'm more likely to try and tackle a fear than let it control me.
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Other people do better going on to grad school and others yet are naturally inclined and do just fine without any formal training at all. Everyone is different. The only things I think are imperative are focus, determination and hard work.
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