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I was the daughter of teachers, so school was always very important. I liked it.

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Amy Poehler
Age: 53
Born: 1971
Born: September 16
Actress
Film Actor
Film Director
Film Producer
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Television Actor
Television Director
Television Producer
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Newton
Massachusetts
Amy Meredith Poehler
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