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Is this the same Michael Ian Black of «Wedding Daze »?

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That was really enjoyable. As an Australian, your reflections gave me rich insight to Chicago, and your family history. Lovely.

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Interesting story about your family history. Wish I knew more about mine.

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Beautiful tribute a wonderful city. Thank you for saying such nice things about Chicago. We get dumped on much of the time. My great grandparents immigrated here from Italy.

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Chicago. Tough, but big hearted. Spot on.

Now let’s talk about your choice of Purple Rain as an appropriate grandma outing. Sheeesh.

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This was lovely!

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Damn, you are a fine writer

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Do you happen to know what time the M&G is? I’ve been trying to call the Riveria and it just goes to voicemail. I’m legitimately afraid of missing it!

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I was in Chicago in April, 2016. I spent an entire day walking and taking in the sites. Walked till I couldn't walk any further. What a beautiful place.

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Make a trip up to Milwaukee some visit . Very nice people, gorgeous lake front and art museum, blue-collar vibe you describe, way less traffic! Interesting stories about your family. Thank you. Hope your visit is good!

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My home. Chi town. Well said Michael. I hail from Irish and Greek immigrants and have similar stories and feelings. Ya mook.

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Ah, yes. Chicago. Driving along LSD...

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I'll be there too in a couple of hours. And I didn't think I could possibly look forward to it more — but reading this, somehow I do. Thank you so much for doing this tour.

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