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I believe I've passed the age of consciousness and righteous rage. I've found that just surviving is a noble fight. I once believed in causes too I had my pointless points of view. And life went on no matter who as wrong or right.

Billy Joel

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Billy Joel
Age: 75
Born: 1949
Born: May 9
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