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It's so important to unclutter the mind. For me, creativity is greatly impeded just by the chatter and visual clutter of life. It's really important to have a space that is really clear for whatever is emerging to come.

Alice Walker

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Alice Walker
Age: 80
Born: 1944
Born: February 9
Actor
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