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Being a comedian, you're under pressure. You have to deal with stress and pressure to perform - to deal with pressure without stress.

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Al Franken
Age: 73
Born: 1951
Born: May 21
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Our laws need to reflect the evolution of technology and the changing expectations of American society. This is why the Constitution is often called a “living” document.
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I'm part of the mushball middle. I consider 'confused' the majority position because, thankfully, most people would rather be uncertain some of the time than 100% positive all the time - even when they're wrong.
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Minnesotans know the difference between the job of satirist and the job of senator. And so do I.
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I'm a bit of a shill for the Clinton Administration, which has its perks. I'm invited to all the inaugural balls.
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I get satisfaction when I write something I like, when I'm happy with it.
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Bob Dole used to be really funny. Barney Frank can be kind of funny. Bob Kerrey has a good sense of humor.
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Bill Clinton is the greatest president of the 20th century because I played touch football with him.
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When you encounter seemingly good advice that contradicts other seemingly good advice, ignore them both.
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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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I think Clinton fatigue was a real thing. It's just hard to get comfortable with Gore - it was hard for him to project who he is, the person people know in private.
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I wish I had spent more time at the office and less time in prison.
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