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Being nervous, first of all, puts you at a distinct disadvantage, and if you've really prepared and if you've really thought through how to start the conversation, things start to fall into place. There are other things I get nervous about, but not that.

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David Remnick
Age: 66
Born: 1958
Born: October 29
Contributing Editor
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Hackensack
New Jersey
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