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With stand-up, it doesn't matter who you are. If the audience claps because they love your movies, that clapping stops after five seconds, and then it's your job to make them laugh.

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Aubrey Plaza
Age: 40
Born: 1984
Born: June 26
Actor
Actress
Comedian
Film Actor
Television Actor
Voice Actor
Wilmington
Delaware
Aubrey Christina Plaza
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I sold my soul to the devil. I'd like to thank the devil.
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My people would love it if I smiled more, if I was more 'approachable.'
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