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That word sassy - it haunts me. I keep getting the sassy thing.

Wanda Sykes

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Wanda Sykes
Age: 60
Born: 1964
Born: March 7
Comedian
Film Actor
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Television Actor
Television Producer
Voice Actor
Writer
Portsmouth
Virginia
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