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I find my fans are really funny people. Most comedians can't say that about their fans.
Mike Birbiglia
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Mike Birbiglia
Age: 46
Born: 1978
Born: June 20
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Creepy people do the things that decent people want to do, but have decided are not a great idea.
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I performed for the U.S. troops in Guantanamo Bay. And signed autographs for people who've been gone from America for so long they didn't realize that I'm not famous.
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