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“Like every human we have to categorize ourselves, so you kind of start to build a mythos 'cause I had no information about [ biological mother]. So you have to build a mythos around yourself. And so my mythos included me not being wanted or me being a wretched person, which is just great fertilizer for comedy.”

Quote by Keegan-Michael Key

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Keegan-Michael Key

Keegan-Michael Key is an American actor known for his exceptional performance in the comedy genre. He is best known for his role as Tim Byers, the father of Will Byers, in the Netflix hit series 'Stranger Things'. Key has a rich experience in comedy, having co-founded the comedy troupe Key & Peele with Jordan Peele. The duo has written and performed in various comedy shows, including 'Saturday Night Live' and 'Comedy Central', producing many famous comedy sketches, such as the 'Black History Month' series. more

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