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Wanda Sykes Quotes: I'm here today because I refused to be unhappy. I took a chance.
         

I'm here today because I refused to be unhappy. I took a chance.


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And then also I think it's harder for women because comedy is so opposite of being ladylike.



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If you're passionate about your work, it makes the people around you want to be involved too.



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