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" The end of my addiction to fame happened at the exact moment 'Roseanne' dropped out of the top ten, in the seventh of our nine seasons. It was mysteriously instantaneous! "

Roseanne Barr

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" I'm very introspective, and I mostly don't talk to people. I get into a real quiet, meditative place. "

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" Comedy is the only hope for humanity. "