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We stole their babes and mothers, chiefs and braves Although we held the whip, you knew we were The real slaves To alchemy, human alchemy.

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Andy Partridge
Age: 71
Born: 1953
Born: November 11
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My parents, especially my mother, were no influence on me whatsoever.
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