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Whenever I throw caution to the wind I make sure I'm facing the right way so that it doesn't blow back and hit me in my face.

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