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“To this day, to this very day, except for television, I've never had a writer. Anything I've ever done on the stage, happened on the stage and I developed it from there. It started doing impressions and jokes - which I did very poorly. To this day I can't tell a joke. That sounds nuts, but it's true. I exaggerate it and it becomes a joke. Everything I've ever done I've done out on the stage and it became a performance over many many years.”

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Don Rickles

Don Rickles, born on May 8, 1926, was a renowned American comedian. Known for his unique style of humor and witty banter, Rickles made a name for himself in television, film, and nightclubs. His comedic talent brought laughter to audiences worldwide. more

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