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I like 'Donnie Darko' it's a cool take on dreams and sleep.

Mike Birbiglia

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Mike Birbiglia
Age: 46
Born: 1978
Born: June 20
Actor
Comedian
Executive Producer
Film Director
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Stand-Up Comedian
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I feel like people have more in common than the news reports.
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I actually love 'Saturday Night Live,' like a sports fan watches their favorite team to see how they're doing. I know the players and the writers, I've known several people on that show for a number of years.
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I don't drink a lot. My family calls me an old soul. And my friends call me a pussy.
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