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Your career and your passion don't always match up. Plenty of talented people don't have the careers they want. Plenty of untalented people make millions and make movies. There is a difference between determination and talent.

Amy Poehler

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Amy Poehler
Age: 53
Born: 1971
Born: September 16
Actress
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Newton
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Amy Meredith Poehler
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