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I guess I always like being asked questions about influence or inspiration, like, What are you reading? Who are your heroes? Is there any one person you want to shout out to now? I really love paying it forward with love and attention, because that's what I like to read.

Zoe Kazan

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Zoe Kazan
Age: 41
Born: 1983
Born: September 9
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