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" And if that isn't the truth, it would be a lie. "
Colin Mochrie
Lie
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" Hey, Ryan, if Sting retires, will he change his name to Stung? "
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" The American audiences are more vocal and enthusiastic. British audiences tend to sit back a little more. "
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" My agent, Jeff Andrews, suggested I write a book. For some reason. he doesn't like it when I'm not doing anything. "
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" There are so many things I'd like to change in the industry. Everything from the reliance of style over substance to their reluctance to hire me for big budget blockbusters, but the thing I would love most would be if they understood people don't have to be Hollywood beautiful to be sexy or interesting. "
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" Our top story tonight: Famous TV dolphin flipper was arrested today on prostitution ring charges. He allegedly was seen transporting two 16 year olds across state line for immoral porpoises. "
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" I'm handsome, no ands, buts or ifs. "
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" Well, it seems all the fish in the rivers are dying. Could this be an act of cod? "
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