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" I'm a true believer in story. I think when you just tell people to think, people tend to get resistant and defensive and feel like you're accusing them of not thinking. "

Jordan Peele

You

Think

Thinking

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Jordan Peele

Comedy

Life

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Jordan Peele

Director

Horror

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Jordan Peele

Evil

Racism