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“The last jobs I had were fixing cars and covering football games for a local access tv station. As in driving the mobile van to the field, setting up 3 cameras, teaching depressed grownups and interns how to use them and directing the game from the van and then wanting to kill myself.”

Quote by Louis C. K.

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Louis C. K., born Louis Christopher Kelly, is an American comedian, writer, director, and producer. Known for his unique humor style and insightful social commentary, he is best known for his show 'Louis C. K.' and his role in 'Parks and Recreation'. more

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