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“Sometimes it's fun to explore ideas that might make people uncomfortable. If you let it, there's a lot of self-censoring that can go on in the name of remaining likeable, but I don't find that an artistically interesting path to take.”

Quote by Ted Alexandro

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Ted Alexandro is an American comedian known for his unique humor style and sharp讽刺. Born on January 26, 1969, he has made a name for himself in the comedy industry since the 1990s. more

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