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Italians (Italian: italiani) are an ethnic group native of Southern Europe that share a common Italian culture, ancestry and speak the Italian language as a mother tongue. Within Italy, Italians are defined by citizenship, regardless of ancestry or country of residence (though the principle of jus sanguinis is used extensively and arguably more favorably in the Italian nationality law), and are distinguished from people of Italian descent and, historically, from ethnic Italians living in the unredeemed territories adjacent to the Italian Peninsula.
In 2012, in addition to the 60 million Italians in Italy and 3,000 in San Marino, Italian-speaking, autonomous groups are found in neighboring countries: about 500,000 in Switzerland, a large, but undefined population in France (Nice, Corsica), and smaller groups in Slovenia and Croatia, primarily in Istria. If regarded as an ethnic group, they constitute one of the world's largest.
Because of wide-ranging and long-lasting diaspora, about 4 and half million Italian citizens and over 70 million people of full or part Italian ancestry live outside of Italy, most notably in South America, North America, Australia and parts of Europe.
This is a list of notable Italians in alphabetical order.
Russell Dominic Peters (born September 29, 1970) is a Canadian comedian, actor and disc jockey. He began performing in Toronto in 1989 and has been nominated for four Gemini Awards.
Russell Peters was born in Brampton, Ontario, Canada to Eric and Maureen Peters. His family is of Anglo-Indian ancestry and is Catholic. His father was born in Bombay, Maharashtra, India, and worked as a federal meat inspector; he is regularly mentioned and featured in his comedy work. His mother was born in Calcutta, West Bengal, India. He has an older brother named Clayton who was born in Calcutta. Russell attended Chinguacousy Secondary School for grades 9–10, and North Peel Secondary School for grades 11–12 in Brampton.
Peters began performing in Toronto in 1989. Peters' popularity extends to several countries. He has since also performed in the United Kingdom, United States, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, Afghanistan, Sweden, South Africa, India, the Caribbean, Philippines, Vietnam, mainland China, Canada, Hong Kong, Sri Lanka, France, Singapore, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Jordan, Norway, Lebanon, Oman, Pakistan, Malaysia, and Trinidad among other places.
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early in the mornin'
Just a lil' lovin'
early in the day
Just a lil' lovin'
early in the mornin'
Just a lil' lovin'
for started of the day
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and say that you love me
it's what i need to hear
when i open up my eyes
your my light
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when the clouds reappear
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felt like my dream come true
the second sec my i eyes on you
to you my happiness
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co'z you give me a lil' lovin'
early in the day
Just a lil' lovin'
early in the mornin'
Just a lil' lovin'
early in the day
Just a lil' lovin'
early in the mornin'
Just a lil' lovin'
for started of the day
Hold me tight
and say that you love me
it's what i need to hear
when i open up my eyes
your my light
the sun shines above me
when the clouds reappear
you breakin' up my skies
i want to let you know
for everybody was
felt like my dream come true
the second sec i laid my i eyes on you
to you my happiness
i owe to you the simple song i play
co'z you give me a lil' lovin'
early in the day
Just a lil' lovin'
early in the mornin'
Just a lil' lovin'
early in the day
Just a lil' lovin'
early in the mornin'
Just a lil' lovin'
for started of the day