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I'm not a politician, I'm a comedian. I know my limitations.

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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
Politician
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Comedian

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My family are police officers, detectives. My brother Mitch is FBI. Mitch is like that - a stern enforcer.
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I don't need to pat myself on the back until my arm breaks. I don't need any of that.
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