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When trouble strikes, head to the library. You will either be able to solve the problem, or simply have something to read as the world crashes down around you.

Daniel Handler

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Daniel Handler
Age: 54
Born: 1970
Born: February 28
Accordionist
Author
Musician
Novelist
Screenwriter
Songwriter
Writer
San Francisco County
California
Lemony Snicket
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Library
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