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When asked whether The
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for another single-camera sitcom based on his life. And it was reported in
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by performing at an open mic night at Side
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liberal politically but I don't act that way all the time. I'm not hollering my opinions in people's face and stuff. I really do think and believe all that shit, though."
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Round Here and Over Yonder: A Front-Porch Travel Guide by Two
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