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“People do many things for many reasons. Sometimes, what you do you have no control over, because it's predestined. It's gonna happen in spite of you. There's nothing you can do about it.”

Quote by Paul Mooney

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Paul Mooney is an American comedian known for his unique humor style and satirical commentary. Born on August 4, 1941, he began his career in the 1960s and has been a writer and performer on various television shows and comedy nights. more

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