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The critics try to intellectualize my material. There's no satire involved. Satire is a concept that can only be understood by adults. My stuff is straight, for people of all ages.

Andy Kaufman

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Andy Kaufman
Age: 35 †
Born: 1949
Born: January 17
Died: 1984
Died: May 16
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New York City
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