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" Nothing's given in the Rock family. "

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" People say an Oscar validates your career. No, it doesn't. There's more good actors without Oscars than there are with Oscars. "

" Women do so much aesthetically to attract men that they sometimes overlook the simple things, like cooking. "

" Mexicans work so hard. Jamaicans are like, 'Hey mon. Take it easy. You work too 'ard.' Sneak into the country Sunday night, working Monday morning. "

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" I have seven brothers and two sisters, so there was always a little friendly competition in the house. I don't think that's anything unusual with that many siblings. "

" If you enjoy and become a fan of Tony Rock, I really appreciate it! But, I do my comedy for me, so I don't try and please everyone or appease anyone. In the end, it's for me. "

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