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I learned early on, stay away from politics, stay away from religion and don't talk about sports. Those three right there will get you in trouble.

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Gabriel Iglesias
Age: 48
Born: 1976
Born: July 15
Actor
Comedian
Comic
Dancer
Film Producer
Screenwriter
Singer
Stand-Up Comedian
Television Actor
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Writer
San Diego
California
Gabriel Jesus Iglecias
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