Harry Belafonte
American singer and actor
Not being a soccer star.
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When Justin Bieber's management kicked us out of his rehearsal because they were afraid we'd laugh at him. I was actually super-excited.
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Jimmy Akingbola
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Not being in Black Panther.
That I never became a virtuoso musician.
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Not playing first-class cricket.
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When everyone else is happy.
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