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Dad had a music store, and he'd often bring home comedy albums that I would listen to. I started listening to Bob Newhart and Bill Cosby, and developing taste. They really influenced my style of comedy.

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Billy Crystal
Age: 76
Born: 1948
Born: March 14
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