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There's ageism in everything. I don't give a hoot. It isn't what other people think it's what you think. But it's hard to come to terms with getting older. I admire people like Vivienne Westwood.

Cyndi Lauper

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Cyndi Lauper
Age: 71
Born: 1953
Born: June 22
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