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Jay London is an American

United States

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stand-up comic, whose one-liner joke

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s made him a favorite on NBC

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's Last Comic Standing
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. Although he did not win either of the two seasons in which he appeared (Seasons 2 and 3, both in 2004), his humble personality and clean comedy made him a favorite among the show's fans.

London was born in The Bronx, but grew up in Flushing, Queens, before moving to Los Angeles

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in his adult years. He was a boxer

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and a taxicab driver, among other occupations, before becoming a stand-up comic in the 1980s.
London is known for his long curly hair and bib overalls.