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See that any time you feel pained or defeated, it is only because you insist on clinging to what doesn't work. Dare to let go and you won't lose a thing except for a punishing idea.

Guy Finley

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Guy Finley
Age: 75
Born: 1949
Born: February 22
Musician
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