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Artistically, I find jokes really satisfying aesthetically, because there's something great about getting an idea down to a sentence or two.

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Demetri Martin
Age: 51
Born: 1973
Born: May 25
Comedian
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New York City
New York
Demetri Evan Martin
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When I trip, I feel like that's the world saying come here for a second. It just pulls me closer for a second, yeah what do you want? I just want to remind you that you're uncoordinated. I'm aware of that, thank you... can I go now? Yeah, you can go, but never ever try to outrun me. Ok, world, see you later. Yeah, I'll see you in about 50 years.
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