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Every artist, true artist, struggles with an overwhelming sense of feeling like you're not worthy.

Viola Davis

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Viola Davis
Age: 59
Born: 1965
Born: August 11
Actress
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Stage Actor
Television Actor
Television Producer
St. Matthews
South Carolina
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