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Comedians are sometimes resentful of their writers. Probably because it's hard for giant egos to admit you need anyone but yourself to be what you are.

Dick Cavett

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Dick Cavett
Age: 88
Born: 1936
Born: November 19
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Richard Alva Cavett
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