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“Well I grew up in Canada in a really small town. We didn't have running water for a long time and we didn't have TV. Then when we did get TV we only had one channel.”

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Bonnie McFarlane

Bonnie McFarlane is a Canadian comedian known for her unique humor style and profound self-analysis. Born on March 28, 1973, she has been active in the comedy scene since the early 2000s. more

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