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"Seinfeld" star Michael Richards has returned to the comedy stage for the first time in nearly 20 years.

The 76-year-old comedian took the stage Wednesday night for his new tour, "Michael Richards: An Evening of Conversations, Questions and Answers." The tour marks the first time Richards has participated in a public event since a racist outburst derailed his career in 2006.

Richards spoke candidly about the moment that changed his life and why he chose to turn down jobs for the past 17 years. The comedian was wild and rambunctious at times as he acted out scenes from the TV show that put him on the map, according to The Hollywood Reporter .

"I was forced to revisit [my backstory] because 19 years ago, I was in a comedy

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