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I am a woman of heart and mind, looking for affection and respect, a little passion.

Joni Mitchell

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Joni Mitchell
Age: 80
Born: 1943
Born: November 7
Guitarist
Musician
Painter
Photographer
Poet
Record Producer
Recording Artist
Singer
Songwriter
Roberta Joan Anderson
Roberta Joan Joni Mitchell
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Affection
Respect
Passion
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