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I always try to attack the most honest issues I can in my comedy.

Mike Birbiglia

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Mike Birbiglia
Age: 46
Born: 1978
Born: June 20
Actor
Comedian
Executive Producer
Film Director
Screenwriter
Stand-Up Comedian
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Trying
Always
Attack
Comedy
Honest

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