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“I pride myself on being the guy who can do Def Comedy Jam and Charlie Rose. And do well on both.”

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Chris Rock is an American comedian, actor, screenwriter, and producer. He rose to fame in the 1990s with his stand-up comedy and has since starred in several successful films. Rock has been recognized with numerous awards for his work, including an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for his film 'The Longest Night'. more

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