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I've trained myself to illuminate the things in my personality that are likable and to hide and protect the things that are less likeable.

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Will Smith
Age: 56
Born: 1968
Born: September 25
Actor
Beatboxer
Businessperson
Character Actor
Composer
Director
Entrepreneur
Executive Producer
Film Actor
Film Director
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Fresh Prince
The Fresh Prince
Willard Carroll Smith Jr.
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Less
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Likable
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