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Take responsiblilty for yourself because no one's going to take responsibility for you.

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Tyra Banks
Age: 50
Born: 1973
Born: December 4
Actor
Businessperson
Entrepreneur
Film Actor
Model
Musician
Singer
Television Actor
Television Personality
Television Presenter
Inglewood
California
Tyra Lynne Banks
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I enjoy doing fashion shows and transforming myself into different looks for photo shoots.
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Once you plant seeds of success, your tree will bear fierce fruit.
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