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Whatever I talk about is what I'm interested in at the time. Politics are big with me. But right now being a mom is taking up most of my time... My act is more family-oriented than it is about politics.
Wanda Sykes
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Wanda Sykes
Age: 60
Born: 1964
Born: March 7
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