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But with comedy it's a simple premise. If it's funny, people laugh. If it's not, they don't.

Steve Coogan

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Steve Coogan
Age: 59
Born: 1965
Born: October 14
Actor
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Film Producer
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Greater Manchester
Stephen John Coogan
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