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When love is gone, there's always justice. And when justice is gone, there's always force. And when force is gone, there's always Mom. Hi, Mom!

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Laurie Anderson
Age: 77
Born: 1947
Born: June 5
Artist
Choreographer
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Film Director
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Musician
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Television Producer
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Chicago
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Laura Phillips Anderson
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