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Women were quite terrifying until I was older. I think that's partly down to confidence.

Jimmy Carr

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