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Swimming is a confusing sport, because sometimes you do it for fun, and other times you do it to not die. And when I'm swimming, sometimes I'm not sure which one it is.
Demetri Martin
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Demetri Martin
Age: 51
Born: 1973
Born: May 25
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Demetri Evan Martin
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