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I never want to be in a position where I have to defend my material. It's too subjective. It's for other people to defend or not defend.
Sarah Silverman
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Sarah Silverman
Age: 54
Born: 1970
Born: December 1
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Bedford
New Hampshire
Sarah Kate Silverman
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