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How do you turn funny into a $35 million empire? Just watch Alexander shuttle between Hollywood, where he hatches film and TV projects, and Chicago, where he keeps a firm grip on TSC’s local comedy productions and 12 touring companies, as well as a lucrative corporate consulting wing.
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