Always Quote by Lydia Lunch

“I have to laugh because despite the destruction, we cannot let 'them' steal our pleasure. That is always the theme of my performances: I'm here to thrive, not just to survive.”

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Always Because Cannot Despite Destruction Here Just Laugh Our Performances Pleasure Steal Survive Them Theme Thrive To survive We cannot

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