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“When I was younger, I used humour as a tool to avoid getting too serious with people - if there was deep emotional stuff going on, then I would crack a joke to defuse the situation.”

Quote by Matthew Perry

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Matthew Perry is an American actor born on August 19, 1969. He is best known for his role as Joey Tribbiani in the popular TV series 'Friends', which has earned him numerous award nominations. more

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