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Wanda Sykes came out after anti-equality voters “pissed her off”
This profile is part of Queerty’s 2020 Out For Good series, recognizing public figures who’ve had the courage to come out and make a difference in the past year, in celebration of National Coming Out Day on October 11.Name: Wanda Sykes, 56Bio: After a brief stint at the NSA, Sykes kicked off her comedy career in 1987 and got her big break opening for Chris Rock in 1995. She joined the writing staff of The Chris Rock Show in 1997, earning four Emmy nominations and one win.