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I'm not a star, and I don't want to be a star. Stars fall. I'm an ordinary guy with an extraordinary job.

Bernie Mac

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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
Stars
Guy
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Fall
Star
Extraordinary
Ordinary

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