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People don't know what it's like standing up there onstage, when you have a wall of people smiling at you.

Dave Chappelle

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Dave Chappelle
Age: 51
Born: 1973
Born: August 24
Comedian
Film Actor
Film Producer
Journalist
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Street Artist
Television Actor
Television Producer
Washington
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