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“Beyoncé says it was Mathew Knowles, her father, who made her understand discipline and work ethic, what it means to come in early before class starts to stretch, or to work on your dégagés or your pirouettes or whatever it was. I was a turner! So to come in early and then to stay afterward and to just soak up everything that the teacher has, that's really what it's about - the striving for excellence.”

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Laverne Cox
Laverne Cox

Laverne Cox is an American actress, producer, and activist, renowned for her role as Sophia Burset in the Netflix series 'Orange Is the New Black'. She is a prominent figure in the LGBTQ+ community and has been recognized for her advocacy work and contributions to the entertainment industry. more

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