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You win the lasting laurels with your laughter.

Joni Mitchell

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Joni Mitchell
Age: 81
Born: 1943
Born: November 7
Guitarist
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Roberta Joan Anderson
Roberta Joan Joni Mitchell
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The considerations of a corporation, especially now, have nothing to do with art or music.
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In some ways, my gift for music and writing was born out of tragedy, really, and loss.
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