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In an odd way, my parents were proud of me. When they saw me do stand-up, I'd see them looking around the room and watch them taking in the people laughing. On some level, that comforted them.

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Lizz Winstead
Age: 63
Born: 1961
Born: August 5
Comedian
Radio Personality
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Writer
Minneapolis
Minnesota
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