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I realized the only time I felt complete and peaceful was while I was playing or shortly afterwards, even though it was in front of thousands of other people, which most people wouldn't consider to be a safe place.

Bruce Springsteen

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Bruce Springsteen
Age: 75
Born: 1949
Born: September 23
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