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“I have seen some crazy people do some crazy things on my variety show. I have to stop and ask them a lot of the time, just how they figured out that they could do the things that they do, some of it is just plain freaky.”

Quote by Steve Harvey

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Steve Harvey
Steve Harvey

Steve Harvey, born on January 17, 1957, is an American actor, comedian, writer, and television personality. He is best known for his role on the television show 'Family Feud' and for hosting popular shows such as 'American Idol' and 'The Steve Harvey Show'. more

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