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The Just For Laughs Festival, only in its second year in Toronto, has already blown up to nearly twice its size. Not only does it have a much bigger scope than last year, but the comedians that they have enlisted are much higher-profile. The 'headliner' of sorts is Jimmy Fallon. Fallon is a polarizing figure. His charisma and boyish good looks appeal to a certain demographic (teenage girls), while his inability to maintain characters and impressions without laughing and mugging for the camera repels others (mostly Saturday Night Live fans). Whether you like him or hate him, though, the future host of Late Night is likely the biggest name talent so far in both years of the festival and will likely do a lot to attract other such celebrities. Plus, his show at Montreal Just For Laughs last week impressed critics, so that's a good sign.