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Life Quote by Artie Shaw

“I don't know a damn thing. I don't know what it's about. The longer I live, the more mysterious life is.” quote by Artie Shaw — Download Open image

““I don't know a damn thing. I don't know what it's about. The longer I live, the more mysterious life is.””

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