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“I have friends who will say, "Oh you gotta come and see our show." And the first thing I say is, "Is it sketch or improv?" I'll go in a minute to see a sketch show. I love sketch; it's my favorite form. But if it's all improv, they're either very good and it's annoying how good they are and it makes you feel bad, or they're not too good then you're sweating for them. And you don't want to sweat for them, see actors repeating each other's lines.”

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Fred Willard

Fred Willard, born on September 18, 1939, is an American actor with a rich career in film and television, known for his unique sense of humor and acting skills. more

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