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Vin Diesel

My mom used to say that I became a fighter and a scrapper and a tough guy to protect who I am at my core.

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Vin Diesel’s mom believed that his strong and combative nature developed as a way to defend his true self. She saw his toughness as a shield to keep his inner identity safe from harm.

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