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I'm competitive with myself. I always try to push past my own borders.

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Tyra Banks
Age: 51
Born: 1973
Born: December 4
Actor
Businessperson
Entrepreneur
Film Actor
Model
Musician
Singer
Television Actor
Television Personality
Television Presenter
Inglewood
California
Tyra Lynne Banks
Tyra Banks
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