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I always say to people, you know - someone goes, oh, well, what are you going to do about terrorist attacks and Muslims? We got to do something. And I go, don't let those in power trick you out of your freedoms by using your fear.
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Trevor Noah
Age: 40
Born: 1984
Born: February 20
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