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For me, being in shape means, like, not having cynicism out-weigh optimism on a daily basis.

Carrie Brownstein

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Carrie Brownstein
Age: 50
Born: 1974
Born: September 27
Actor
Blogger
Film Actor
Guitarist
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Singer
Television Actor
Writer
Seattle
Washington
Carrie Rachel Grace Brownstein
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