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I'm not always looking for the laugh. I'm not the guy who sits in and listens to conversations and wants to jump in with something hilarious every two seconds. I actually do listen to people.

Jim Carrey

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Jim Carrey
Age: 62
Born: 1962
Born: January 17
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