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“There's hockey and football players tougher than me, there's gangbangers tougher than me. But my toughness is more, Jesus said "Be of tough mind, but tender heart; be tough as a serpent, but tender as a dove." That's who I am and what I do.”

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Mr. T, whose real name is Terrence Howard, is an American actor known for his tough guy image and muscular physique. Born on May 21, 1952, he gained widespread recognition in the early 1980s for his role as B.A. Baracus in the television series 'The A-Team'. His acting career has spanned various genres, including action, comedy, and drama. more

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