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“This ball was so crowded that it took me - a trained professional journalist with vast experience in this area - forty five minutes to get a beer.”

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Dave Barry
Dave Barry

Dave Barry is a renowned American humorist, born on July 3, 1947. His works are known for their unique humor style and satirical observations of everyday life. more

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