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Humor is like music. It's a rhythm, and you just kind of get the rhythm of it, and you have to know not to let the beat go too long, but to leave a beat in there for it to gel.

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Betty White
Age: 102
Born: 1922
Born: January 17
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When I realized I could use Facebook as a way to communicate directly with my fans, I thought it would be a great idea.
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