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Minnesotans know the difference between the job of satirist and the job of senator. And so do I.

Al Franken

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Al Franken
Age: 73
Born: 1951
Born: May 21
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United States Senator
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Alan Stuart Franken
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I’ve never understood why we would want to deny all the joys - and the challenges - of marriage to anyone. Which is why I think any loving, committed couple — gay or straight — should be able to get married.
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I had a great time working on the movies, both the major movies I've done. I've had a great time. I like the people in Hollywood a lot.
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