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“It's very slow for me to create humor. It takes me a long time to write a humor piece. It takes days.”

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Dave Barry
Dave Barry

Dave Barry is a renowned American humorist, born on July 3, 1947. His works are known for their unique humor style and satirical observations of everyday life. more

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