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Before you can give of yourself to others you must know what of yourself you have to give. Every person is special. In all the land there is only one you, possibly two, but seldom more than sixteen.

Amy Sedaris

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