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The stupidest thing that a writer can do is write a memoir I think, unless it's right before you die -- maybe.

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Steve Earle
Age: 69
Born: 1955
Born: January 17
Actor
Guitarist
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Peace Activist
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Record Producer
Singer
Singer-Songwriter
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