I had a really happy childhood - my siblings were great, my mother was very fanciful, and I loved to read. But there was always financial strife. (Patti Smith)

I had a really happy childhood - my siblings were great, my mother was very fanciful, and I loved to read. But there was always financial strife.

Patti Smith

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