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“I grew up in Houston, and I remember we had separate drinking fountains, and black people sat in the balcony of the theater... We had an African-American housekeeper growing up who was really like my second mother. I thought it was silly - hatred just because of the color of somebody's skin.”

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Dennis Quaid, born on April 9, 1954, is a renowned American actor. He is known for his outstanding performances in films such as 'The Right Stuff' and 'Forrest Gump'. Quaid's career spans a variety of film genres, from romantic comedies to science fiction epics, and his acting has been widely appreciated by audiences. more

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