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Waiting is one of life’s hardships.

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Daniel Handler
Age: 54
Born: 1970
Born: February 28
Accordionist
Author
Musician
Novelist
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San Francisco County
California
Lemony Snicket
Life
Hardships
Hardship
Waiting

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