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I've always thought of myself as being a warrior. When you actually have a battle, it's better than when you don't know who to fight.

Carly Simon

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Carly Simon
Age: 79
Born: 1945
Born: June 25
Actor
Composer
Guitarist
Pianist
Recording Artist
Singer
Singer-Songwriter
Songwriter
The Bronx
New York City
Carly Elisabeth Simon
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Warrior
Cancer
Battle
Fight
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