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When you're really passionate, you're going to grab hold of every rope you see, and wrap them around your arms and legs to claw your way out. And that's the way I've felt in my life.

Viola Davis

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Viola Davis
Age: 59
Born: 1965
Born: August 11
Actress
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South Carolina
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