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In America idea of freedom isn't actually about freedom. That's about power. The point of an artist is to find out what are the flavors that I must work with. Finding one's freedom is about surrendering to your helplessness.

Chris Martin

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Chris Martin
Age: 47
Born: 1977
Born: March 2
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Christopher Anthony John Martin
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