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John Coltrane, he talks to god. He starts playing his solo, he might play for 14 minutes. For 14 minutes, it seems like he's talking to god, but he always takes a hold of the melody.

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