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Who was Louis C.K.'s wife in 2009 ?
Louis C.K. didn't have a wife in 2009. He divorced his first and only wife Alix Bailey in 2008.
When did Louis C.K. divorce his wife?
Louis C.K. and his wife Alix Bailey divorced in 2008, with C.K. and Bailey sharing joint custody of their children.

Question: How did he get his break as a stand up comedian?
Self-contained rewrite: How did Louis C.K. get his break as a stand up comedian ?