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diff --git a/tools/run_ipy_in_profiler.py b/tools/run_ipy_in_profiler.py
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@@ -1,3 +1,4 @@
+#!/usr/bin/env python
 """XXX - What exactly is the use of this script?
 
 I (fperez) tried it quickly and it doesn't work in its current form.  Either it