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“I'm in training to become a midwife. I'm almost there and before I know it I'll be able to open my own practice, if that's what I desire.”

Quote by Erykah Badu

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Erykah Badu, born on February 26, 1971, is an American singer-songwriter known for her unique musical style and emotive voice. She is regarded as one of the key figures in R&B music of the 1990s. more

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