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I've gone from being bullied by jocks as a kid to being bullied by nerds as an adult.

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Chris Hardwick
Age: 52
Born: 1971
Born: November 23
Comedian
Film Actor
Film Director
Film Producer
Podcaster
Screenwriter
Singer
Stand-Up Comedian
Television Actor
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Louisville
Kentucky
Christopher Ryan Hardwick
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