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The only way I've been able to survive the betrayal of lovers, family members, and society is to be able to create as an artist.

Madonna Ciccone

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Madonna Ciccone
Age: 66
Born: 1958
Born: August 16
Actor
Art Collector
Businessperson
Composer
Dancer
Director
Entrepreneur
Film Actor
Film Director
Film Producer
Guitarist
Bay City
Michigan
Madonna Louise Ciccone
Madonna Louise Veronica Ciccone
Madonna Ciccone
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