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

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
Limitations
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Comedian
Politician

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I've been in training for stardom.
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I get facials. I get a manicure and pedicure every week. I get my hair cut, and I oil myself down from head to toe. I got that from my brother. I was so impressed with how high maintenance he was. When he left the room, you could still smell him for an hour.
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You have to meet all of the challenges, big and small. Because how you start is how you finish.
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I ain't running for office. I ain't running for nothing.
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