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My idea of feminism is self-determination, and it's very open-ended: every woman has the right to become herself, and do whatever she needs to do.

Ani DiFranco

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Ani DiFranco
Age: 54
Born: 1970
Born: September 23
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There isn't much I have to say, that I wouldn't rather just shut up and do.
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