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“I don't know if people really know, when you shoot a TV show like you're really family and it really works, it's because it seems real to everybody, even to us. We were all so very close.”

Quote by Kenan Thompson

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Kenan Thompson is an American actor, born on May 10, 1978. He gained widespread popularity for his outstanding performances on 'Saturday Night Live' and has appeared in several television shows and films. more

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