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What I learned from Lennon was something that did stay with me my whole career, which is to be very straightforward. I actually love talking about taking pictures, and I think that helps everyone.
Annie Leibovitz
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Annie Leibovitz
Age: 75
Born: 1949
Born: October 2
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Anna-Lou Leibovitz
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