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" I never defend my material. Comedy is subjective. "
Sarah Silverman
Defend
Never
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" My dad loves to be talked about, good or bad. He just loves it. He's not even hearing the content, he's just hearing him. When I'm onstage, he's looking at the audience members and can't believe that there are strangers listening to me, and he's just delighted by the whole thing. "
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