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“I've said this before, that, when you're in school and you're the class clown, men are really good at making fun at other people and women are really good at making fun of themselves.”

Quote by Amy Poehler

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Amy Poehler, born on September 16, 1971, is an American actress, comedian, and producer. She gained widespread recognition for her role as Leslie Knope in the television series 'Parks and Recreation', for which she was nominated for an Emmy Award. She also served as a host on 'Saturday Night Live', winning an Emmy for her work there. more

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