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Experiencing sadness and anger can make you feel more creative, and by being creative, you can get beyond your pain or negativity.

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Yoko Ono
Age: 91
Born: 1933
Born: February 18
Artist
Composer
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Film Director
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Peace Activist
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City of Tokyo
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