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I don't think I'm identified as the anchorman, I think I'm identified as the impostor anchorman - there's a very clear line there ... I don't think it changes the way they respond.

John Oliver

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John Oliver
Age: 47
Born: 1977
Born: April 23
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John William Oliver
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