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I'm only going to be the way I'd want someone to react to me.
Johnny Ramone
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Johnny Ramone
Age: 55 †
Born: 1948
Born: October 8
Died: 2004
Died: September 15
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John William Cummings
John Cummings
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Cancer softened me up. I like the old me better. I liked being angry. It made me feel strong.
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I never take medication for pain. I want to know if the pain is getting better or worse.
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