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Black And White

" The common thread of my comedy shows is conflict and, I guess, the frustration of people who either argue with you or just say stuff which is blatantly incorrect, and nobody calls them out on it. "

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" You don't need to go far to see the hatred and abuse that happens online. Even using social media is anti-social because people are always on their phones. "