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When I wrote the book, I thought that I was the hero of my story. And in writing it, I came to realize over time that my mom was the hero. And I was, you know - I was just her punk-ass sidekick.
Trevor Noah
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Trevor Noah
Age: 40
Born: 1984
Born: February 20
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