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We don't have politicians with dignity and morals. We never have, not since [Nelson] Mandela and [Mahatma ] Gandhi. It's really rare.
Marina Abramovic
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Marina Abramovic
Age: 77
Born: 1946
Born: November 30
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Belgrade
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With classical ballet you are literally injuring yourself.
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Don't even ask me why. I do not know, I have no answer to this insane behaviour.
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I hate kitchens. I don't understand these enormous American kitchens that take up half the living room and then they just order pizza.
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