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I am one of four people in Johannesburg who drives at the speed limit and pays his fines. The city council has us on six-hour shifts, so it works out.
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Quoted in Helen Herimbi, "Comedy shows are laughing off the recession," Tonight (2009-03-03)

 

Vittorio Leonardi

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