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Decide what your currency is early. Let go of what you will never have. People who do this are happier and sexier.

Amy Poehler

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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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However, if you do start crying in an argument and someone asks why, you can always say, 'I'm just crying because of how wrong you are.'
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