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And the goal really is to make the audience laugh, to bring them some joy.

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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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