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I've always had a fondness for that satirical, Terry Gilliam - esque evil corporate megastructure, the kind of business that hangs banners that say making your life better as it throws kittens into the gears.

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Chris Hardwick
Age: 53
Born: 1971
Born: November 23
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If you have the opportunity to try different things, you should try different things and step outside your comfort zone and see what works and what doesn't work.
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