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When I was doing ensemble theater and comedy work, I felt I had some talents. But when I started doing my shows in Berkeley and found that I could be funny on my own, I was shocked.

Whoopi Goldberg

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Whoopi Goldberg
Age: 68
Born: 1955
Born: November 13
Character Actor
Comedian
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Manhattan borough
New York City
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Whoopie Goldberg
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Berkeley

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