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I loved the idea that I could write a joke and someone else would have to take the risk of performing it.
Judd Apatow
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Judd Apatow
Age: 56
Born: 1967
Born: December 6
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I used to tour a little bit with Jim Carrey and help him out on his first Showtime special.
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