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I had such an intense relationship to every person. I still see people on the street and we lock eyes, and say Oh my god! and we just kiss and stay like that and sometimes cry.

Marina Abramovic

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Marina Abramovic
Age: 78
Born: 1946
Born: November 30
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Belgrade
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