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Not only should we laugh about Hitler. We must laugh about him. Especially in Berlin.

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Mel Brooks
Age: 98
Born: 1926
Born: June 28
Actor
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Ill just say whats in my heart: Ba-bump, ba-bump, ba-bump.
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My favorite expression is: When you go up to the bell, ring it ? or don't go up to the bell.
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