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“What's the difference between a pickpocket and a peeping tom? A pickpocket snatches watches.”

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Redd Foxx, born John Elroy Floyd, was an American comedian, singer, and writer. Known for his unique humor style and exaggerated performances, he was a significant figure in the American television and film industry from the 1950s to the 1970s. Redd Foxx gained widespread popularity for his role in the television series 'Sanford and Son', which became one of the longest-running sitcoms in American television history. more

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