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" I know a lot about the Titanic. My dad was a Titanic expert. "
Paul Rudd
Expert
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" I can talk about sports and stuff, but I have a season pass for 'Antiques Roadshow' on my TiVo. "
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" Kiss is a super - they are total businessmen. They pride themselves on it. "
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