"The things that help you are the things that will continue to help others."
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About Anna Deavere Smith
Anna Deavere Smith is an American actress, playwright, and professor known for her unique style of verbatim theater. Born in 1950 in Baltimore, Maryland, she gained recognition for her one-woman shows where she embodies numerous real-life characters through her distinctive method of interviewing and portraying their voices and mannerisms. Smith has received critical acclaim for her deep explorations of social issues and poignant commentaries on race, identity, and justice in America.
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