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Why should we think nudity is such a revolting thing in a land where there is so much violence and corruption and racism and hatred? Nudity seems like a welcome relief from all the bullshit in life.

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Anthony Kiedis
Age: 62
Born: 1962
Born: November 1
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Grand Rapids
Michigan
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