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It is vain to complain of fortune while we fail in policy and conduct.

Norm MacDonald

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Norm MacDonald
Age: 65
Born: 1959
Born: October 17
Actor
Comedian
Film Actor
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Stand-Up Comedian
Television Actor
Television Presenter
Television Producer
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Quebec
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A readiness to excuse some faults, shows a disposition to commit others.
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I got my computer. The great thing about the computer is that you only need enough money to buy a computer and some food, and you're all right. I don't have to go to premières.
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I'm no good at anything but comedy, which I think I'm good at. I'm absolutely no good at networking I'm terrible at acting I'm terrible at dealing with executives I'm terrible at collaborating. And I say whatever I want to say. But I think I'm good enough at comedy that I can survive. And I don't really have an ambition for money.
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As evacuation eases the body, so occasional ejectment of passion seems to appease the agonies of the soul, and dispose to tranquility the agitations of the heart.
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Your worst and most dangerous enemy is the person that injures you under the pretensions of friendship.
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I hate fame. I hate being recognized, because I don't know how to talk to people.
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