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Whether a person is spiritual or not, we all seek to get away from the stress, anger, and anxiety of everyday life. Some people drink, do drugs, or do worse to escape, and they hurt themselves in the process. Some people listen to music, mine included, and feel better.

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Yanni
Age: 69
Born: 1954
Born: November 14
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Giannis Chrysomallis
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