Mom was so funny and loving to us kids. She was our first audience. When my dad died, I was suddenly alone in the house with her because my two older brothers were away at college. I was the man of the house, and she was the grieving woman.
Funny Alone College

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Billy Crystal was a contemporary American comedian and actor. William Edward Crystal is an American comedian, actor, and filmmaker. He is known as a standup comedian and for his film and stage roles. Read more on Wikipedia →

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  • Alone — Solitude, independence, and the experience of being alone

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