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“For me, I am constantly forcing myself to evolve, because, I think, to stagnate creatively - there's a certain death that happens with that. Because if you're not moving forward and you're not evolving, you're devolving, and I don't want to go backwards. I want to be better at what I do tomorrow than I am today. I don't want to be worse.”

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Audra McDonald is an accomplished American actress known for her performances on Broadway and television. Born on July 3, 1970, she is a versatile artist who has won numerous awards for her work in theater, film, and television. McDonald received a Tony Award for her performance in 'The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess', which is her sixth Tony Award. more

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