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I know that the nice shines I have on is going to pass. The nice cars will pass. All that will stay is the music and the work. That's where I get the inspiration to help people out and work

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Wyclef Jean
Age: 55
Born: 1969
Born: October 17
Actor
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Human Rights Activist
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