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Comedy Quote by Ty Burrell

“I just like comedy in general. My film work, which…” quote by Ty Burrell — Download Open image

“I just like comedy in general. My film work, which has been at times more dramatic, has been satisfying. But I never feel quite as good and as light and blissful as when I'm doing comedy.”

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