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"I didn't want to be an actress; I never thought of being an actress because, as children, there were three of us - I was the middle child - and we spent our time in church from Sunday morning to Saturday night."

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About Cicely Tyson

Cicely Tyson was an American actress known for portraying strong Black women on stage and screen. Her notable works include The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman, Sounder, and Roots. She received numerous honors, including an Honorary Academy Award.

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