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As far as how much you listen to the audience, you listen to them when they really hate something.

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Adam McKay
Age: 56
Born: 1968
Born: April 17
Actor
Film Director
Film Producer
Podcaster
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Television Producer
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
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