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Stand-up is not something that you're good at right away. You have to do it a ton. But, I think I got to shave a year off because I didn't have to get over stage fright.

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Amy Schumer
Age: 43
Born: 1981
Born: June 1
Actor
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Stand-Up Comedian
Television Director
Television Producer
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Manhattan borough
New York City
Amy Beth Schumer
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