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I really like books that you can kind of hear as much as think about, that are so graphic and visual.

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Laurie Anderson
Age: 77
Born: 1947
Born: June 5
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Laura Phillips Anderson
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Freedon is a scary thing. Most people don't want it.
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The world is a strange and wonderful place.
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My job is to make images and leave the decision-making and conclusion-draw ing to other people.
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The right to carry a gun has nothing to do with the rights of other people.
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It's the tradition of American writers getting away in order to see the country - to get a better view.
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The fewer expectations you have, the better.
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