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As a comic, it's anti-comedy to be known. I think a lot of comedic actors get lost in this world of Hollywood and all this stuff. They lose what brought them there in the first place. I'm very trepidatious about it.

Zach Galifianakis

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Zach Galifianakis
Age: 55
Born: 1969
Born: October 1
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Stand-Up Comedian
Television Actor
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