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I like the idea of defying the convention of what it is to be in your 40s, or 50s, or 60s.
Anthony Kiedis
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Anthony Kiedis
Age: 61
Born: 1962
Born: November 1
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Grand Rapids
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She wasn't about to go down that road herself, which was a testament to her spiritual awakening and her commitment to sanity. It was a real blessing that she didn't follow me, because oftentimes, people go out together and one comes back and the other doesn't. Or both of them never do.
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I discovered surfing, which I absolutely fell in love with. That feels good and kind of keeps your body aligned, so does the salt water.
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Just the kind of girl I liked—the weirdo in the bunch.
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