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I used to have nightmares when I was a little kid that I woke up prematurely and opened all the Christmas presents. And then I would be so relieved when I woke up and I realized that I hadn't done it.

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Claire Danes
Age: 45
Born: 1979
Born: April 12
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New York City
Claire Catherine Danes
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