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Halloween's my favorite holiday because you don't have to spend it with your family.
Demetri Martin
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Demetri Martin
Age: 51
Born: 1973
Born: May 25
Comedian
Film Actor
Film Director
Film Score Composer
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Television Actor
Voice Actor
New York City
New York
Demetri Evan Martin
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