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“To let the people know there was life beyond Shirley Dean, we decided to focus on voter registration; each day I set up my card table somewhere in the district, signed people up, and passed out noses.”

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Wavy Gravy, born David Paul Gravy, is an American entertainer known for his unique performance style and humor. He is a significant figure in the 1960s American counterculture movement. more

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