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I love performing. I love being a provocateur. I love putting myself in situations that are uncomfortable and that I have to get out of.

Sandra Bernhard

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Sandra Bernhard
Age: 69
Born: 1955
Born: June 6
Comedian
Film Actor
Singer
Television Actor
Voice Actor
Writer
Flint
Michigan
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Uncomfortable
Performing
Putting
Situation
Love
Provocateur

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