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“Listen to John Coltrane enough and after two bars, just two bars at any place, and you know that's him. We all have signature things that happen to be similar that you can predict and you try to stay away from that except the rhythms: those pauses, they're part of my signature, the part where I know when I say nothing, I already painted enough, led enough and I don't even have to say anything. But those pauses don't belong to me. Jack Benny was one of the first guys in comedy to make the anticipation so great that during the pause people start to laugh before the execution.”

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Bill Cosby, born on July 12, 1937, is a renowned American comedian, writer, actor, and producer. Known for his unique humor style and wisdom, he starred in numerous television shows and films, achieving significant success in various fields. more

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