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I think comics in New York are interested in being comics. And there're comics in L.A. who are touring comics, who are certainly more interested in stand-up, but a lot of L.A. stand-ups are really looking to do something else.

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Lewis Black
Age: 76
Born: 1948
Born: August 30
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I went to New Zealand this year, and, whew man, I know a lot of people want to go there. But let me just tell you, it's 22 hours by plane. So, if you have the opportunity, don't.
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That's the funny thing about religion: it doesn't matter what you say, you're going to upset someone.
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