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“No wonder circus animals do what they do: They tortured them. And you know the only ones they can't control? It's the chimpanzees. You can't control them. That's why you never see a gorilla in a movie, because the gorilla may decide there'll be no filming.”

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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