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" I always compartmentalized so many different things. "

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" We will see about Obama's legacy. I still think the historical nature of his candidacy will be the biggest part of his legacy. "

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" I get recognized by some people in my community, but not a lot. In fact, they would say, 'What do you do?' And I would say, 'Well, I did 'The Bernie Mac Show.'' And they would say, 'Oh, really? Well, do you know so-and-so?' And I'd say, 'Yeah, I hired them. I was the boss!' They don't believe it. "

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