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"It's like in most parts of America, where there was industry and there is no longer; there is cynicism mixed with sarcasm and some optimism. That's how my background influenced my comedy."

— Jim Gaffigan

Entertainment1966

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— Alice Borchardt

Literature1939–2007

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— Viktor Schauberger

Science1885–1958

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