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When Mexicans sneak across the border, they're more apt to carry a bag of pot then they are a fistful of money. Because the pot can be exchanged for money, anywhere in America. Anywhere in the world!

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Tommy Chong
Age: 86
Born: 1938
Born: May 24
Actor
Comedian
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Musician
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Television Actor
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Edmonton
Alberta
Thomas B. Kin Chong
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