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How many psychiatrists does it take to screw in a lightbulb?” “I don’t know. How many?” “Eight.” “Why?” “Oh, stop overanalyzing it.
Dennis Lehane
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Dennis Lehane
Age: 59
Born: 1965
Born: August 4
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Dorchester
Massachusetts
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