I. Burns, George /bɜːnz $ bɜːrnz/
(1896–1996) a US comedian and actor who was popular in vaudeville, on radio, and on television. He was known for always smoking a cigar and for talking to the audience (=the people watching).

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II. Burns, Rob‧ert /ˈrɒbət $ ˈrɑːbərt/
(1759–96) a Scottish poet who wrote in the Scots dialect and is regarded as Scotland's national poet. He wrote about love, country life, and national pride, and his best-known poems include Tam o' Shanter and To a Mouse. Scottish people all over the world celebrate his birthday on 25 January, Burns Night.

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