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You’re just jealous of me because I’m a tap-dancing ballerina fairy princess veterinarian!

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Daniel Handler
Age: 54
Born: 1970
Born: February 28
Accordionist
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Musician
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San Francisco County
California
Lemony Snicket
Fairy
Dancing
Veterinarian
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Princess
Jealous

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