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I Left Rock And Roll Professionally At About 49. That's Too Long As Far As I'm Concerned. Some People Can Do It; It Depends On What You Were.

-Grace Slick

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Grace Slick

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I Left Rock And Roll Professionally At About 49. That's Too Long As Far As I'm Concerned. Some People Can Do It; It Depends On What You Were.

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