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“Growing up in the 70s and 80s, it took effort to be a nerd. You had to seek out the nerd stuff.”

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Chris Hardwick, born on November 23, 1971, is a renowned American comedian. He is known for his unique sense of humor and extensive entertainment career, which includes hosting television shows, participating in film production, and being a popular internet personality. Hardwick's career began in comedy clubs in the 1990s, and he gradually gained prominence in the television and film industries. more

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“I've always had a fondness for that satirical, Terry Gilliam - esque evil corporate megastructure, the kind of business that hangs banners that say making your life better as it throws kittens into the gears.”

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“I love the South. Although I grew up primarily in Memphis, my family moved around a ton when I was a kid. I guess I never stayed in one place long enough to pick up the accent, but I definitely identify as a Southerner.”

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“Those who attain any excellence, commonly spend life in one pursuit; for excellence is not often gained upon easier terms.”

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“Both my parents recognized early on that I wanted to do something in comedy, and they were really supportive. They're the ones who bought me Steve Martin records and let me watch R-rated comedies long before they probably should have.”

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“I spent a lot of time bowling as a kid, mostly because I grew up in bowling alleys. They were kind of my playgrounds.”

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“I was very competitive growing up. I can't even play chess anymore because I used to play tournament chess in school. There's too much sense memory of sitting in front of a chess board and getting super intense about it. It's ruined the game for me.”

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“My mom is a big sports fans. Basketball, football, baseball, whatever. She calls into sports radio shows and gets into shouting matches, that's how intense she is about it.”

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