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I think growing up in Indiana prepares anyone for a life in comedy. I do feel like there is a certain kind of self-effacing cynicism among all Hoosiers.

Jim Gaffigan

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Jim Gaffigan
Age: 58
Born: 1966
Born: July 7
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