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Chris Rock Comedian, Actor, Writer
Humor

"Everyone has favorite criminals. Mine are pimps. We can all rob a bank; we can all sell drugs. Being a pimp is a whole other thing."

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Fred Allen Comedian, Actor
Humor

"A celebrity is a person who works hard all of their life to become well known, and then wears dark glasses to avoid being recognized."

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Ayn Rand Philosopher, Novelist
Humor

"The purpose of morality is to teach you, not to suffer and die, but to enjoy yourself and live."

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Voltaire Philosopher, Writer
Humor

"To succeed in the world it is not enough to be stupid, you must also be well-mannered."

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J. K. Rowling Novelist, Screenwriter
Humor

"You haven't got a letter on yours," George observed. "I suppose she thinks you don't forget your name. But we're not stupid-we know we're called Gred and Forge."

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Chris Rock Comedian, Actor, Writer
Humor

"Never go to clubs with metal detectors. Sure it feels safe inside. But what about all those niggas waiting outside with guns? They know you ain't got one."

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Demetri Martin Comedian, Actor
Humor

"I wonder what the most intelligent thing ever said was that started with the word 'dude.' 'Dude, these are isotopes.' 'Dude, we removed your kidney. You're gonna be fine.' 'Dude, I am so stoked to win this Nobel Prize. I just wanna thank Kevin, and Turtle, and all my homies.'"

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