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I always wore sneakers when I wanted to. It was always about being comfortable and being myself.

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Whoopi Goldberg
Age: 68
Born: 1955
Born: November 13
Character Actor
Comedian
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Caryn Elaine Johnson
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Whoopie Goldberg
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