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TIL Kirk Douglas’ son, Eric Douglas, tried a career in stand-up comedy. At one point he was frustrated by the audience’s reaction, so he shouted ‘I’m Kirk Douglas’s son!’. An audience member responded by standing up and shouting 'No, I’m Kirk Douglas’s son!’, followed by the rest of the audience.

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