"My sunglasses are like my guitar."
"Words are just rules and regulations to me."
Source: Song: Gloria: In Excelsis Deo; In Excelsis Deo Gloria
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Patti Smith
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Patti Smith is a renowned musician and poet, celebrated for her influential work that blends rock music with profound poetic expression.
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