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You know, people at Wal-Mart are standing there with their uniforms on. I feel like I'm putting on a uniform to do a movie. I don't feel like it's dressing in drag.

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Tyler Perry
Age: 55
Born: 1969
Born: September 14
Actor
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Film Director
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Television Actor
New Orleans
Louisiana
Emmitt Perry Jr.
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