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I've got too much respect for stand-ups to call myself one.

Johnny Vegas

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Johnny Vegas
Age: 53
Born: 1971
Born: September 11
Actor
Comedian
Film Actor
Film Producer
Rugby League Player
Screenwriter
Television Actor
Michael Pennington
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