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" The first show I worked on was 'In Living Color.' I think 'The Daily Show' was the culmination of having that point of view - being able to look at this third rail in our society. "

Larry Wilmore

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" I am from Pomona, California. I was born in Los Angeles. "

Larry Wilmore

Born

California

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Larry Wilmore

You

Know

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