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On the show, you have to be more charismatic, a little smoother, but I think I can still be that prince of darkness. You just have to learn the tricks of the TV trade as well.

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Anthony Jeselnik
Age: 45
Born: 1978
Born: December 22
Comedian
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Stand-Up Comedian
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