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Humor needs to come in under cover of darkness, in disguise, and surprise people.

Garrison Keillor

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Garrison Keillor
Age: 82
Born: 1942
Born: August 7
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Comedian
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Radio Personality
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Television Producer
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Anoka
Minnesota
Gary Edward Keillor
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