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Quote by Amy Poehler

“My phone is trying to kill me. It is a battery-charged rectangle of disappointment and possibility. It is a technological pacifier.”

Quote by Amy Poehler

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Amy Poehler, born on September 16, 1971, is an American actress, comedian, and producer. She gained widespread recognition for her role as Leslie Knope in the television series 'Parks and Recreation', for which she was nominated for an Emmy Award. She also served as a host on 'Saturday Night Live', winning an Emmy for her work there. more

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