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TV networks are dying. The death throes of religion give us jihads. The death throes of television give us reality shows.

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Penn Jillette
Age: 69
Born: 1955
Born: March 5
Actor
Circus Performer
Comedian
Film Actor
Film Director
Illusionist
Jongleur
Magician
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Novelist
Podcaster
Radio Personality
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Massachusetts
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