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My mother had no end of tragedy in her life. She would make herself get up and take a deep breath and go out and do laundry. Hang up sheets.
Patti Smith
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Patti Smith
Age: 77
Born: 1946
Born: December 30
Composer
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Human Rights Activist
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Chicago
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Patricia Lee Smith
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