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“Nobody gets irony anymore, as we are now living in the post-ironic age. Once George Bush gets a library, our irony is dead.”

Quote by Eric Idle

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Eric Idle is a British comedian, screenwriter, and musician, born on March 29, 1943. He is best known as a member of the comedy troupe Monty Python and for his distinctive humor style and versatile performance skills. more

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