Sure I destroyed my guitar at every concert, but it was okay, because …

Patti Smith
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Sure I destroyed my guitar at every concert, but it was okay, because I'd always get a shiny new one the very next day.
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People have the power to redeem the work of fools. ✨ Song: People Have the Power
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Sure I destroyed my guitar at every concert, but it was okay, because I'd always get a shiny new one the very next day.

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