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I was the daughter of teachers, so school was always very important. I liked it.
Amy Poehler
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Amy Poehler
Age: 53
Born: 1971
Born: September 16
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Film Actor
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Television Director
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Newton
Massachusetts
Amy Meredith Poehler
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