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Humor is a great defense, and an offense too. Usually the recipient isn't too happy about it, but the people around are laughing.

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Robin Williams
Age: 63 †
Born: 1951
Born: July 21
Died: 2014
Died: August 11
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Stand-Up Comedian
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Robin McLaurin Williams
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