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“I was in the De Witt Clinton Hight School marching band. One of the worst bands ever formed. When we played the national anthem, people from every country stood - except Americans.”

Quote by Robert Klein

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Robert Klein, born on February 8, 1942, is an American stand-up comedian known for his unique humor style and profound self-analysis. He is one of the representatives of the American comedy scene in the 1970s and 1980s. more

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