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“Your stage persona is usually a version of yourself, to varying degrees. Some folks do a full-on character, so that's different. But most comics do some version of themselves.”

Quote by Ted Alexandro

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Ted Alexandro
Ted Alexandro

Ted Alexandro is an American comedian known for his unique humor style and sharp讽刺. Born on January 26, 1969, he has made a name for himself in the comedy industry since the 1990s. more

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