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" I guess it's easier to think badly and then be pleasantly surprised. "
Ellie Kemper
Then
Guess
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" I'm a morning bird. I love getting up before it's light out if it's possible. I wake up, I have a black coffee. I'm an 86-year-old man. I try to work out first thing to get it over with. When I do it, I feel good because I have the endorphins all day. "
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" A lot of people ask, 'What's the best advice Tina Fey's given you?' But she doesn't, like, go about doling out advice - like, 'I've got another tip for you!' "
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" Yes, some women are funny. No, some women aren't funny. It's similar to how some women are tall and, you know, some women are short. "
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" In the back of my head, I always thought it would be great to become an actress on a sitcom. "
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" I have found I'm leaning toward more vibrant colors because I'm so happy in them. "
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