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I pass through many Me's in the course of my day, each one selfish with his time. The Lying-in-Bed me and the Enjoying-the-Hot-Shower Me are particularly selfish. The Late Me loathes the pair of them.

David Mitchell

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David Mitchell
Age: 55
Born: 1969
Born: January 12
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David Stephen Mitchell
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