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I learned the importance of being nonjudgmental, taking what happens and trying to make it work.That's something you should apply to life.

Herbie Hancock

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Herbie Hancock
Age: 84
Born: 1940
Born: April 12
Actor
Bandleader
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Film Score Composer
Jazz Musician
Jazz Pianist
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Chicago
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