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Don Reed Tells Life Tale In 'East 14th'

Plenty of actors and writers turn their family lives into one-man shows.

But how many can spin tales of their father being a pimp and their stepfather being a devout religious man?

Don Reed turned his childhood memories into a one-man, Off-Broadway show that runs in New York through the end of August.

Farai Chideya talks with the actor and comedian about his play, East 14th.

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