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I had my dysfunctions, but music gave me peace and joy. I never felt in tune with the world. My parents always saw me as an artist, and that greatly influenced me. My art was my autonomy.

Meredith Brooks

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Meredith Brooks
Age: 66
Born: 1958
Born: June 12
Composer
Guitarist
Record Producer
Singer
Singer-Songwriter
Oregon City
Oregon
Felt
Tunes
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Gave
Music
Saws
Always
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Dysfunction
Never
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World
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Greatly
Peace
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