“Americans stick their nose where it doesn't belong more than Cyrano de Bergerac giving head.”

— Dennis Miller

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American stand-up comedian, television host, and actor 1953

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“Americans stick their nose where it doesn't belong more than Cyrano de Bergerac giving head.”

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