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Everybody doesn't have to get every joke. People really appreciate not being condescended to.

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Matt Groening
Age: 54
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Matthew Abram Groening
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Of course I’ve gone mad with power! Have you ever tried going mad without power? It’s boring and no one listens to you! — Russ Cargill
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You can't keep blaming yourself. Just blame yourself once, and move on. Homer Simpson
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