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“Jewish comedians do the best Jewish jokes, and anyone else doing that, they don't have a right to, because they're not coming from that experience. I know that's a slightly heightened example, but it's the same thing. We're bumpkins, so we can make bumpkin jokes.”

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Simon Pegg is a British actor, screenwriter, and director, born on February 14, 1970, in London, England. He is known for his exceptional performances in comedy films, with notable roles in the 'Star Wars' series and the 'Johnny English' series. more

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