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“I do believe that the Mormon Church is at kind of an awakening, in two different ways: More people are becoming aware of it, and it's becoming a force to be reckoned with. There's a lot of Mormon converts globally.”

Quote by Larry Wilmore

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Larry Wilmore, born on October 30, 1961, is an American producer with a rich experience in the television industry. Known for his humor and satirical style, Wilmore has held key positions as a writer and executive producer on several television shows, including 'The Daily Show' and 'The Nightly Show'. more

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