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If I have caused just one person to wipe away a tear of laughter, that's my reward.
Victor Borge
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Victor Borge
Age: 91 †
Born: 1909
Born: January 3
Died: 2000
Died: December 23
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Børge Rosenbaum
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(Referring to the piano's natural shape) Isn't it a shame when those big fat opera singers lean against the pianos and bend them?
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Santa Claus has the right idea - visit people only once a year.
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