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I think it takes a lot to put oneself in a place where, you know, that thing about Feel the fear and do it anyway. You wonder what the driving force is that makes you want to do that and not just stay in a safer place.

Annie Lennox

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