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“To erase the possibility of empathy is to erase the possibility of understanding. To erase the possibility of empathy is also to erase the possibility of art. Theater, fiction, horror stories, love stories. This is what art does. Good or bad, it imagines the insides, the heart of the other, whether that heart is full of light or trapped in darkness.”

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Book:The Art of Asking; or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Let People Help

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Amanda Palmer, born on April 30, 1976, is a talented singer known for her unique musical style that blends folk, rock, and electronic music. She is widely recognized for her solo projects and collaborations with The Dresden Dolls. more

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