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“At fifty. I thought I would be done. I thought I'd be finished by now. So I have no idea. I just leave it.”

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Pat Benatar

Pat Benatar, born on January 10, 1953, is an iconic American singer and songwriter. Her musical career began in the 1970s, gaining fame for her distinctive voice and rock style. Known for her hit songs like 'Hit Me with Your Best Shot' and 'Love Is a Battlefield', Pat Benatar became one of the most popular artists of the 1980s. more

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