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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
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Singer-Songwriter
Oregon City
Oregon
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