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This doesn't happen in America! Maybe Ohio, but not in America! Homer Simpson
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Matt Groening
Age: 54
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If at first you don't succeed - give it up. It isn't worth the pain.
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But Marge, what if we chose the wrong religion? Each week we just make God madder and madder.
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Ned, have you considered any of the other major religions? They're all pretty much the same.
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