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There's people that are just in awe of what you do, and then there are people who just think it's garbage. And I think there are people who are just uncomfortable seeing someone have fun with their job

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Todd Barry
Age: 60
Born: 1964
Born: March 26
Actor
Screenwriter
Stand-Up Comedian
Television Actor
Voice Actor
The Bronx
New York City
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