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I lived in a country where I couldn't live where I wanted to live. I lived in a country where I couldn't go where I wanted to eat. I lived in a country where I couldn't get a job, except for those put aside for people of my colour or caste.
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"I lived in a country where I couldn't live where I wanted to live. I lived in a country where I couldn't go where I wanted to eat. I lived in a country where I couldn't get a job, except for those put aside for people of my colour or caste."
— Sidney Poitier

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I lived in a country where I couldn't live where I wanted to live. I lived in a country where I couldn't go where I wanted to eat. I lived in a country where I couldn't get a job, except for those put aside for people of my colour or caste. — Sidney Poitier

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Sidney Poitier was a Actor from United States (1927–2022).

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Who said "I lived in a country where I couldn't live where I wanted to live. I lived in a…"?
This quote is attributed to Sidney Poitier, a Actor from United States.
When did Sidney Poitier live?
Sidney Poitier lived from 1927 – 2022.