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“The thing that started me painting originally was seeing Bambi when I was about nine. I was incredibly disturbed by the forest fire that killed Bambi's mother, and that distress gave me the impulse to create something, as a way of dealing with it.”

Quote by Joni Mitchell

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Joni Mitchell is a renowned Canadian musician, singer-songwriter, and painter, born on November 7, 1943. Her musical career began in the 1960s, and she is known for her unique folk rock style and poignant lyrics. Her representative works include 'Woodstock', 'Big Yellow Taxi', and 'A Case of You', which have had a profound impact on future generations. more

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