“My tendency to make up stories and lie compulsively for the sake of my own amusement takes up a good portion of my day and provides me with a peace of mind not easily attainable in this economic climate.”

— Chelsea Handler , book Chelsea Chelsea Bang Bang

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American comedian, actress, author and talk show host 1975

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