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The shortest feedback loop I can think of is doing improvisation in front of an audience.

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Demetri Martin
Age: 51
Born: 1973
Born: May 25
Comedian
Film Actor
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Television Actor
Voice Actor
New York City
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Demetri Evan Martin
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