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It can be very frustrating and very deflating to be constantly defined and described by other people, so I've stopped reading anything written about me, and I find it much healthier. I just sort of concentrate on what I do and don't worry too much about that.

Ani DiFranco

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Ani DiFranco
Age: 54
Born: 1970
Born: September 23
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The stronger I am in my personal life, the more energy I have to look outward, to address my society.
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