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I'm in a contented, loving relationship, but that doesn't mean I'm not struggling with other things that are going on around me in the world.

Lucinda Williams

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Lucinda Williams
Age: 71
Born: 1953
Born: January 26
Composer
Entrepreneur
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Singer-Songwriter
Lake Charles
Louisiana
Lucinda Gayl Williams
Lucinda Gayle Williams
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The more I separate myself from my upbringing, the more I appreciate what it's done for me.
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What I do as a songwriter is a constant force in my life, that I'm grateful to have.
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I grew up in a very literate, very independent household where people spoke their ideas and were very supportive of helping each other find their own way
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You can't be afraid to deal with your demons. You've got to go there to be able to write.
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