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Having a Hummer is stupid. It's stupid to waste that much gas. It's stupid to waste that much money on gas. It's stupid to parade your insecurities on public roads. Hummers are stupid-looking.

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Penn Jillette
Age: 69
Born: 1955
Born: March 5
Actor
Circus Performer
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Film Actor
Film Director
Illusionist
Jongleur
Magician
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Novelist
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