"I've had great success being a total idiot."
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"People hate me because I am a multifaceted, talented, wealthy, internationally famous genius.“
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"I turned down 'Some Like It Hot.' See how smart I am? I felt I couldn't bring anything funny to it. The outfit was funny. I don't need to compete with the wardrobe."
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