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“I would just walk around, not looking for anything particular, looking for everything really, and ingesting and digesting it all. Art, music, theater, poetry, and the sense that everything was up for grabs, you just had to see what fit. I was desperate to live in New York and be an artist.”

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Debbie Harry
Debbie Harry

Debbie Harry, born on July 1, 1945, is an American singer-songwriter known for her distinctive voice and stylish image. She is one of the key figures in the 1970s punk rock and new wave music scenes. Harry has achieved significant success in the music industry, with her band Blondie becoming one of the most successful rock bands in music history. more

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