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“When I was 16, the pot weeded out the men from the boys, there were the heads and the straights. Now it's almost like money can weed it out, you know?”

Quote by Chrissie Hynde

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Chrissie Hynde, born on September 7, 1951, is an accomplished musician, singer, and songwriter from Detroit, Michigan, USA. She is renowned for her unique musical style and contributions to the indie rock genre. more

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