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Anyone watching '30 Rock' always knew Tina Fey was playing a fictionalized version of herself, a workaholic comedy writer who also plays one on TV. She's the boss Liz Lemon just works here.

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Rob Sheffield
Age: 58
Born: 1966
Born: February 2
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