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People say the truth hurts. Hell no, it hurts even more if you do a whole bunch of foolishness to try and avoid it.

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