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“The thing I try to get across to the writers - and I do a lot of writing, too - is that when I do stand-up, nothing I talk about is funny. Everything is really sad and tragic and then I make it funny.”

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Chris Rock is an American comedian, actor, screenwriter, and producer. He rose to fame in the 1990s with his stand-up comedy and has since starred in several successful films. Rock has been recognized with numerous awards for his work, including an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for his film 'The Longest Night'. more

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