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I haven't lived my life through my daughters. Some parents devote everything to their children, which must be so hard, and it's very beautiful. But I'm a working parent, so I've always kept my own life.

Annie Lennox

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Annie Lennox
Age: 70
Born: 1954
Born: January 1
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