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Comedy is unique in the sense that laughter is a palpable noise that everyone makes.

Steve Coogan

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