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I feel a lot more comfortable being me these days. I'm constantly told that my work is good. A lot of fans and a lot of other artists say my songs and albums mean a lot to them. Isn't that what's important?

Lucinda Williams

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Lucinda Williams
Age: 71
Born: 1953
Born: January 26
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Lake Charles
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