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I never actually smoked with any of the presidents.
Tommy Chong
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Tommy Chong
Age: 86
Born: 1938
Born: May 24
Actor
Comedian
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Film Actor
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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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Presidents
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