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I feel confident writing on my feet with improv, but it's different when you're sitting down and writing it out.

Amy Sedaris

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Amy Sedaris
Age: 63
Born: 1961
Born: March 29
Actor
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Comedian
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Stage Actor
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Endicott
New York
Amy Louise Sedaris
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