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“We need to show how we really are and how we really are is that I'm the Dad, that's the Mom, these are the kids. This is how you respect us. It's "Yes Sir", "No Sir", "Yes Mam" and "No Mam". We don't see a lot of that on TV, so I just want to give an example and show examples on how a family should be versus how families are portrayed on TV.”

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Ginuwine, born Jewel Jefferson, is an American singer, songwriter, and actor. Known for his distinctive voice and heartfelt lyrics, he has been active in the music industry since the release of his debut album 'Ginuwine' in 1996. Ginuwine's musical style blends R&B, soul, and pop elements, with hit songs like 'Pony', 'Dance If You Wanna', and 'So Anothe'. more

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