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My parents were very open about what kind of talent I had. They never pushed me to become an accountant because they knew that would be just absolutely ridiculous. So they were encouraging in what I am able to do with some success.

Grace Slick

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Grace Slick
Age: 85
Born: 1939
Born: October 30
Composer
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Highland Park
Illinois
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