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Even when I was at 'SNL,' I didn't do impersonations. I always wanted to be the kind of person who could do them - I always thought they were the coolest thing on the show - but I didn't have any experience.

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Tina Fey
Age: 54
Born: 1970
Born: May 18
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I want to thank my parents for somehow raising me to have confidence that is disproportionate with my looks and abilities.
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