Am I The Bolas? - You Said How Many Artifacts?
If someone asks you how many artifacts you have in play, are you obligated to tell them, or is it their responsibility to count?
Mike Carrozza is a stand-up comedian from Montreal who’s done a lot of cool things like put out an album called Cherubic and worked with Tig Notaro, Kyle Kinane, and more people to brag about. He’s also been an avid EDH player who loves making silly stuff happen. @mikecarrozza on platforms
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