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Whatever you hear at the barber shop, stays at the barber shop.
Bernie Mac
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Bernie Mac
Age: 50 †
Born: 1957
Born: October 5
Died: 2008
Died: August 9
Film Actor
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Stand-Up Comedian
Street Artist
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Television Producer
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Suffering is a good teacher. It keeps you in its grip until you've learned your lesson.
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