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Wanda Sykes

"But I think funny and talent will always win out; I mean, of course there are hurdles, but I think if you're funny you will get over all of that."

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"But I think funny and talent will always win out; I mean, of course there are hurdles, but I think if you're funny you will get over all of that."

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