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But I think funny and talent will always win out I mean, of course there are hurdles, but I think if you're funny you will get over all of that.

Wanda Sykes

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Wanda Sykes
Age: 60
Born: 1964
Born: March 7
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white criminals commit the biggest crimes.a brother might rob a bank. a white man will rob a pension fund. the brother is going to get ten to fifteen years because he had a gun. the white guy is going to get a congressional hearing because he had a job and a nice suit.
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