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I don't have any ambition.

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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