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One of the strongest feelings you can get in life--one of the most rewarding feelings--is the feeling of an Aha, I finally understand.

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Penn Jillette
Age: 69
Born: 1955
Born: March 5
Actor
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Comedy is taken care of by a free market.
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I think that I am willing to risk my life in order to have more freedom.
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