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It's really stupid to defend your own jokes. That is for other people to do if they choose to.

Sarah Silverman

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Sarah Silverman
Age: 53
Born: 1970
Born: December 1
Actor
Comedian
Film Actor
Guitarist
Screenwriter
Singer
Television Actor
Television Producer
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Bedford
New Hampshire
Sarah Kate Silverman
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