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I was left to painstakingly deal with the aftermath of my avoidance later in life, in therapy or through the lyrics of my songs.

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Alanis Morissette
Age: 50
Born: 1974
Born: June 1
Actor
Composer
Film Actor
Film Producer
Guitarist
Musician
Record Producer
Recording Artist
Singer
Singer-Songwriter
Songwriter
Stage Actor
Ottawa (Ontario)
Alanis Nadine Morissette
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