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There is only laughing across the land as the car moves you along, on your way someplace with love in the car.

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Daniel Handler
Age: 54
Born: 1970
Born: February 28
Accordionist
Author
Musician
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San Francisco County
California
Lemony Snicket
Love
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Across
Car
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Land
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Someplace

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