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No one wants to hear about how awesome you were people want to hear about the time you blew it. So I think the longer you do stand-up, the more comfortable you are. You stop wanting to hide your foibles and instead want to show who you are.

Aisha Tyler

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Aisha Tyler
Age: 54
Born: 1970
Born: September 18
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San Francisco County
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