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Technology changes the medium. I grew up on watching a box in my living room that made my parents happy. After something is gone, the dust will settle and I'll see what's next.

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Dan Harmon
Age: 51
Born: 1973
Born: January 3
Actor
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Television Producer
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Milwaukee City
Wisconsin
Daniel James Harmon
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