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Tim Allen

Men are liars. We'll lie about lying if we have to. I'm an algebra liar. I figure two good lies make a positive.

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The speaker admits that people often lie and will even lie to cover up those lies, showing how dishonesty can be layered. By calling himself an "algebra liar," he humorously suggests that telling two good lies can somehow balance out or create a positive outcome, like solving an equation.

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