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His notable works include the books join me, yes man, voice acting as the narrator for thomas was alone and as shaun hastings for the assassins creed game series, as well as the tv series how to start your own country. Danny s second book reveals the unlimited freedom every person has through the all inclusive sacrifice of jesus christ. Danny wallace was born on december 28, 1954, in huntsville, alabama. Danny wallace is an awardwinning writer whos done lots of silly things. The cover as seen on the 2008 film tiein republication paperback edition.