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I once talked about wanting to kill myself, but I don't think I was ever really planning on doing it. It was just comforting to know that I could.

Marc Maron

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Marc Maron
Age: 61
Born: 1963
Born: September 27
Actor
Comedian
Podcaster
Radio Personality
Screenwriter
Stand-Up Comedian
Television Producer
Jersey City
New Jersey
Marcus David Maron
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