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What I know about me is that, in order to lead, you also have to know how to follow.

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Tyler Perry
Age: 55
Born: 1969
Born: September 14
Actor
Film Actor
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New Orleans
Louisiana
Emmitt Perry Jr.
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My biggest success is getting over the things that have tried to destroy and take me out of this life. Those are my biggest successes. It has nothing to do with work.
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I'm not afraid to have a character say, 'I am a Christian,' or, 'I believe in God,' because I think they represent real people on this Earth.
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I'm not suspicious of success, I'm suspicious of the people who want to attach themselves because of your success.
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I've always wanted to work with Blair, and finally the timing was right. I have a tremendous amount of respect for him. I think he's a hugely underrated actor in Hollywood.
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It doesn't matter if a million people tell you what you can't do, or if ten million tell you no. If you get one yes from God that's all you need.
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I know I can only do as much as I can do... Although I have so many ideas of my own, I'm still very interested in helping to cultivate and encourage some promising new artists. But there are a lot of people and, unfortunately, a very small window.
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I know that there are a lot of people out there with stories far worse than mine but you, too, can make it. To those of you who have, welcome to life. I celebrate you.
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Hollywood is finally waking up to the fact that people who go to church also go to the movies. I'm not sure what took them so long to see that or how long they'll keep it up.
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God gives everyone a lane and no one can beat you in your lane. Just stay focused on Him and what you are supposed to do. And everything will be alright.
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I wanted just for people to know that, no matter how simple your life is, if you have millions or you don't have anything, you can be happy where you are.
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Ever since I've been blessed with success, I've struggled a little with anonymity and even family. I've had people calling asking for money, and I have to ask them first, 'Are you working? Have you been trying to help yourself?' Then I feel like I can help.
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The most important thing that I learned in growing up is that forgiveness is something that, when you do it, you free yourself to move on.
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I think that people think when you have money that your problems go away and everything's solved, and it's great and wonderful. You're a perfect human being.
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I'm a child who was abused. I know the difference. I clearly know the difference. The whipping for correction and then their child abuse.
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I don't do divas. I don't do entourages. I don't do the Hollywood crap.
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It's always been easier for me to have a costume to hide behind.
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What rings true is that everything we grow through in life will work out for our good.
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