My mom cleaned toilets for a long time, and she'd ... -Dwayne Johnson

My mom cleaned toilets for a long time, and she'd seen a lot of terrible things, but she was still the strength of our family. And there are women like that all across the country - all around the world - who show that type of fortitude.

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Dwayne Johnson, also known as "The Rock," is a former professional wrestler and a highly successful actor in Hollywood.

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