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For most of my relationships, I would have liaisons, and I would feel guilty.

Sandra Bernhard

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Sandra Bernhard
Age: 69
Born: 1955
Born: June 6
Comedian
Film Actor
Singer
Television Actor
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Flint
Michigan
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