Zooey Deschanel to Chris Smith in 8 Steps

1. Zooey Deschanel was born on January 17
2. January 17 is the birthday of Anna Martin
3. Anna Martin married Harry Nilsson's uncle John Martin
4. John Martin was a major musical influence on Harry Nilsson
5. Harry Nilsson sang Shuffle Off to Buffalo
6. Shuffle Off to Buffalo features piano played by Mac Rebennack
7. Mac Rebennack played piano for Ballin' the Jack
8. Ballin' the Jack was written by Chris Smith

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