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I never base characters on real people - you can get into so much trouble that way!

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Michael Scott
Age: 49
Born: 1975
Born: October 29
Actor
Clergyman
Executive Producer
Screenwriter
Showrunner
Television Actor
Television Producer
Ann Arbor
Michigan
Ken Tremendous
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The Elders had nothing but contempt for human emotion they considered it their biggest weakness. Perenelle knew it was humankind's greatest strength.
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