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For me it's important to be in balance. To not let fear get in the way of things, to not worry so much about protecting yourself all the time.

John Frusciante

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John Frusciante
Age: 54
Born: 1970
Born: March 5
Guitarist
Record Producer
Singer
Singer-Songwriter
Trickfinger
John Anthony Frusciante
Balance
Worry
Fear
Important
Much
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Things
Time
Protecting

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