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I like playing frisbee. It is the only sport where you can throw something at a person and it's okay.

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