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3,874,988 views | Julia Sweeney • TED2010

Despite her best efforts, comedian Julia Sweeney is forced to tell a little white lie when her 8-year-old begins learning about frog reproduction -- and starts to ask some very smart questions.

Despite her best efforts, comedian Julia Sweeney is forced to tell a little white lie when her 8-year-old begins learning about frog reproduction -- and starts to ask some very smart questions.

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Actor, comedian

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Julia Sweeney creates comedic works that tackle deep issues including cancer, family and faith.

This talk was presented at an official TED conference. TED's editors chose to feature it for you.