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Alright, let's admit it, we Jews killed Christ - but it was only for three days.

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Lenny Bruce
Age: 40 †
Born: 1925
Born: October 13
Died: 1966
Died: August 3
Actor
Comedian
Journalist
Screenwriter
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Mineola
New York
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