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I've battled with that type of stuff, but what I've found is that by doing stand-up, I've actually learned about depression and how to combat it. I don't have clinical, but I've definitely had my bouts with it.
Bill Burr
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Bill Burr
Age: 56
Born: 1968
Born: June 10
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William Frederic Bill Burr
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