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And in truth, of course, I'm not just 60 - I'm twelve, I'm 23, I'm 37, I'm 42, I'm 18. I'm every age I've ever been. Depending on what day of the week it is and what the situation calls for at the moment.

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They're sharing a drink they call loneliness
But it's better than drinking alone.

Darling I don't know why I go to extremes
Too high or too low there ain't no in-betweens.

Don't take any shit from anybody!

Honesty is such a lonely word. Everyone is so untrue. Honesty is hardly ever heard. And mostly what I need from you.

Hypodermics on the shores, China's under martial law
Rock and Roller cola wars, I can't take it anymore

Diane Ecker et al (1995)

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