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I know I'd be an absolutely horrendous politician.

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John Oliver
Age: 47
Born: 1977
Born: April 23
Actor
Comedian
Film Actor
Journalist
Screenwriter
Television Actor
Television Presenter
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John William Oliver
Horrendous
Absolutely
Politician

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