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I did a gig in the U.S. once for the homeless. I said 'It's nice to see so many bums on seats.'

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Jimmy Carr
Age: 52
Born: 1972
Born: September 15
Comedian
Film Actor
Humorist
Radio Personality
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Stand-Up Comedian
Television Presenter
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James Anthony Patrick Carr
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