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Why I was so intrigued with Red Skelton was because he was able to make you cry and laugh and the same time. That was power.

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Bernie Mac
Age: 50 †
Born: 1957
Born: October 5
Died: 2008
Died: August 9
Film Actor
Screenwriter
Stand-Up Comedian
Street Artist
Television Actor
Television Producer
Chicago
Illinois
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Skelton
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