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Sex is logically impossible after marriage. You have to overcome the paradox of Not this again, and Hey, where did you learn that?
Emo Philips
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Emo Philips
Age: 68
Born: 1956
Born: February 7
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Stand-Up Comedy
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I give money to Unicef because I like the 'bang for your buck' aspect. Here's $10, go and save 1,000 kids from blindness!
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My grandmother's brain was dead, but her heart was still beating. It was the first time we ever had a democrat in the family.
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My parents were very protective. I couldn't even cross the street without them getting all excited, and placing bets.
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