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After doing Johnny I wanted to just do something, I wouldn't say innocent, but to not have any care in the world. Lots of setups and horrible happenings but its funny.

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Jhonen Vasquez
Age: 50
Born: 1974
Born: September 1
Character Designer
Comics Artist
Film Producer
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San Jose
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