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“They were actually pills to make slimming easier for you. We used to take them with a couple of beers. They made you just a little speedy. But you can't compare it to speed from today or cocaine or anything. It's just baby food compared to that.”

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Astrid Kirchherr

Astrid Kirchherr, born on May 20, 1938, is a German photographer renowned for her relationship with The Beatles, particularly her close collaboration with John Lennon. Her photographic works had a profound impact on the music and fashion industry in the 1960s. more

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