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I want to tell my jokes. I want to have time with my children. I want to entertain people. And at one point, I'll walk away from show business. But I don't want to walk away empty-handed.

Dave Chappelle

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Dave Chappelle
Age: 51
Born: 1973
Born: August 24
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