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You have to put your own oxygen mask before you put on others... It's a good metaphor for parenting

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Amanda Peet
Age: 52
Born: 1972
Born: January 11
Actress
Film Actor
Playwright
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Stage Actor
Television Actor
Television Producer
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New York City
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