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My daddy was a minister, my grandfather was a voodoo priest, my uncle was a mason I was raised with a lot of studies.

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Wyclef Jean
Age: 55
Born: 1969
Born: October 17
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I haven't accomplished nothing yet - I have a long way to go.
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Respect, my brother, nothing but respect, man.
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When you find the talent, it's always raw, and when you put the talent in the formula, you get the Knocks.
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I'm hands-on with everything, always trying to reach the real people.
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