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“I think these last 10 years have seen just a huge shift in the psyche of this country as regards gay people. I think AIDS had a lot to do with it. So many families who really believed they'd 'never met one' were suddenly confronted with their sons becoming ill, and friends of sons. I think that brought a lot of it into the open.”

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Janis Ian
Janis Ian

Janis Ian is an American singer-songwriter known for her distinctive voice and profound lyrics. Born on April 7, 1951, Ian's musical career began in the 1960s, and she gained significant success with her song 'At Seventeen' in 1967, which made her a representative figure of the youth rebellion culture. Ian's musical style is diverse, ranging from folk to pop and rock. Her song 'At Seventeen' won the Grammy Award in 1967, making her the first teenager to receive the award. more

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