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There is nothing particularly wrong with salmon, of course, but like caramel candy, strawberry yogurt, or liquid carpet cleaner, if you eat too much of it you are not going to enjoy your meal.

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Daniel Handler
Age: 54
Born: 1970
Born: February 28
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