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Patton, Chuck and Charlie

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Marc Myers
Jun 08, 2024
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The Wall Street Journal last week, I interviewed actor-comedian Patton Oswalt for my "House Call" column in the Mansion section (go here). Patton was named for General George S. Patton, a parental decision that long mystified him. He learned how to do standup by spending college weekends at comedy clubs studying pros rather than partying. Even if you…

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