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“When I was between the ages of five and nine, the soldiers of the Second World War wanted to have Betty Grable, but I wanted to be Betty Grable. She was the epitome of an alluring woman; she had it all as far as I was concerned.”

Quote by Grace Slick

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Grace Slick is an influential American singer-songwriter, best known for her performances with the rock band Jefferson Airplane. She is celebrated for her distinctive voice and heartfelt lyrics, which have had a profound impact on rock music in the 1970s. more

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