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In love, as in life, one misheard word can be tremendously important. If you tell someone you love them, for instance, you must be absolutely certain that they have replied I love you back and not I love your back before you continue the conversation.

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