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“Nobody is here without a reason. I always had a different sensibility. I like a huge range of comedy - from broad and farcical, the most sensitive, the most understated - but I always wanted my comedy to be more embracing of the species rather than debasing of it.”

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Lily Tomlin is an American actress, comedian, writer, and singer, born on September 1, 1939. Known for her unique sense of humor and profound character portrayals, she is one of the most celebrated comedians of the 20th century. more

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