Stand up straight and realize who you are, that you tower over your circumstances. You are a child of God. Stand up straight. - Maya Angelou

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Stand up straight and realize who you are, that you tower over your circumstances. You are a child of God. Stand up straight.

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About Maya Angelou

Maya Angelou (4 April, 1928 – 28 May, 2014), born Marguerite Annie Johnson, was an American poet, author, memoirist, actress, director, producer, writer, singer, dancer, and civil rights activist.

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Birth Name: Marguerite Annie Johnson
Alternative Names: Marguerite Johnson Marguerite Ann Johnson Marguerite Anne Johnson
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