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The higher up I went, the less happy I was.
Dave Chappelle
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Dave Chappelle
Age: 51
Born: 1973
Born: August 24
Comedian
Film Actor
Film Producer
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Street Artist
Television Actor
Television Producer
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District of Columbia
David Khari Webber Chappelle
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