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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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Wyclef Jean
Age: 55
Born: 1969
Born: October 17
Actor
Film Producer
Human Rights Activist
Musician
Rapper
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In the beginning I had women problems, 'cause you know, I represent for the guys. But I was actin' a fool, whilin' out. I'm not sayin' I don't while out anymore. I'm not gonna lie to you.
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I've been communicating with the Fugees, and it feels a lot better now than it did three or four years ago.
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I was a jazz major in high school, in an all-jazz band. No matter what I do, it features my musical influences.
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I think it's cool to do stuff in a different language. Basically, I learned English through listening to rap. A lot of people think it's funny. But it's true I used to try to get the accents.
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If you go in the ring and box and you're angry, you're gonna lose the match.
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I lived in the projects and the ghetto, and turned the negative into a positive.
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The reason why we love America so much is America is the only place you can actually come in and wave your flag.
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