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“I was given away. If your mother gives you away, you think everybody who comes into your life is going to give you away.”

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Eartha Kitt
Eartha Kitt

American singer, actress, and model, known for her distinctive voice and fashionable image. Eartha Kitt was born on January 17, 1927, and passed away on December 25, 2008. She achieved significant success in music, theater, and film. more

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