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was her raunchy lament, "Older Than Him." Since
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Goldmark Day" in San Francisco by Mayoral Proclamation: "...in celebration of receiving the prestigious 2008 Women's National Book Association Award."
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In 1983, Kathi Kamen
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There is a Moral to It All: Musical Duets by Maya
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Write That Book Already!: The Tough Love You Need to Get Published Now
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Food that Rocks: Favorite Recipes from the Hottest Kitchens in Music
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