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Escapism and wonder is influence. It makes you feel good, and that allows you to do things. You just keep on moving ahead, and you say, 'God, is this wonderful - do I appreciate it.'

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Michael Jackson
Age: 50 †
Born: 1958
Born: August 29
Died: 2009
Died: June 25
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