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I've always considered myself to be just average talent and what I have is a ridiculous insane obsessiveness for practice and preparation.

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Will Smith
Age: 55
Born: 1968
Born: September 25
Actor
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Philadelphia
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The Fresh Prince
Willard Carroll Smith Jr.
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