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There is a strong ethical dimension to the best comedy. Not only does it avoid reinforcing prejudices, it actively challenges them.

Steve Coogan

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