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Just because I've extricated myself from religion doesn't mean I'm not interested in the scriptures. I look at the Bible as itself. It's a holy book, it has incredible literature in it and beautiful poetry.

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Patti Smith
Age: 77
Born: 1946
Born: December 30
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