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The biggest disabilities are when you sabotage yourself mentally, those personal demons that get on your shoulder and you can't shake 'em.

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Zach Anner
Age: 40
Born: 1984
Born: November 17
Comedian
Screenwriter
Television Producer
Youtuber
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New York
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