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" I'm not a big 'scripted comedy' person necessarily. I'm open for wherever comedy can be found. "

Jonathan Krisel

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" I definitely feel the pressure to keep things fresh and original. "

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" My dad did show me interesting movies at a young age. I remember he showed me 'A Clockwork Orange,' and my mom said, 'I never want to see this movie in my house again.' "

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