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I've had to learn and discipline myself that I'm much happier and much less depressed if I give myself a project. It's just that simple.

Nick Offerman

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Nick Offerman
Age: 54
Born: 1970
Born: June 26
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Nicholas Offerman
Nicholas David Offerman
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