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When I was a kid, my parents never let me use race as an excuse. They'd say, 'When you walk into a room and it's all white, those kids have to work to stand out, not you.'
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"When I was a kid, my parents never let me use race as an excuse. They'd say, 'When you walk into a room and it's all white, those kids have to work to stand out, not you.'"
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When I was a kid, my parents never let me use race as an excuse. They'd say, 'When you walk into a room and it's all white, those kids have to work to stand out, not you.' — Will Packer

About Will Packer

Will Packer was a Producer from United States (1974–present).

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Who said "When I was a kid, my parents never let me use race as an excuse. They'd say, 'W…"?
This quote is attributed to Will Packer, a Producer from United States.
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Will Packer lived from 1974 – present.
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