Kerby Jean-Raymond Quotes

My dad was always so strict that I was scared to speak to him. Haitian parents are very, 'This is adults' business; this is kids' business.'

Kerby Jean-Raymond

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• My dad was always so strict that I was scared to speak to him. Haitian parents are very, 'This is adults' business; this is kids' business.'

  

  Kerby Jean-Raymond
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  • Kids
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