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I read "Pride and Prejudice" [by Jane Austen]. I was gobsmacked by it - it's so funny and so modern. Unbelievable. You… — Julie Walters Copy Share Image
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I was doing Facebook comedy videos; then I moved over to Instagram, and then I hopped on Twitter. That is where I… — Lil Nas X Copy Share Image
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The only difference between comedy and drama is that, in comedy, I'm going to utilize the tool of creating laughter to deflect… — Romany Malco Copy Share Image
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You have comedians who just do jokes, and they're called comics, not comedians. You have comedians that do bits - a person… — Charlie Murphy Copy Share Image
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