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I like to shock people.

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Jo Brand
Age: 67
Born: 1957
Born: May 3
Actor
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Stand-Up Comedian
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Wandsworth Town
Josephine Grace Brand
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I like men. They are hugely entertaining, but they have a lot of shortcomings and you just have to bear those in mind.
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People can forgive each other.
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