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Patti Smith did you and Lynne ever hunt werewolves in the bright full moonlight with the Rod and Gun Club on the mountaintop above the Goldsmith place?

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Patti, I am a new fan. I am discovering you backwards. I’m a gay woman, 69 years old, retired psychologist/professor in Arizona. A few weeks ago, I came across a YouTube video of a song titled “The People Have the Power” and I thought, that sounds like my kind of song. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve played it (with Choir Choir Choir). I vaguely knew that Patti Smith was a rock singer from the eighties. I was enthralled. I posted that video on my Facebook page saying, “Where have I been? I just now discovered Patti Smith!” Lots of teasing since then. I’m halfway through Just Kids and can’t put it down. Your story. Your writing. Amazing. Anyway, I’m not sure what address to use to send a more personal writen note, so I’m glad I’ve at least found this avenue. I’m so grateful you are on the planet and so grateful our paths have finally crossed. Sending you much love and blessings from Green Valley, Arizona.

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Yes I saw two blurbs with thumbs up cartoon. It's better than seeing the smirffs.!!!! Remember so annoying and they would say have a smurffy day hope you don't they are so annoying !!! That's.

ie that's all luv you julietgina

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that's probably the most stylish " hot chestnutSeller" ever . And most certainly the quickest too ....😂

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OMG, OMG! A new book is coming out! I’m over here doing my happy dance! I’ve been wishing for this, and it’s finally happening! Patti, I absolutely adore your writing—it’s pure art, the way you craft language. Chapeau!

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Yes I saw the thumps up just after you mentioned Just Kids -

Lx

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2 thumbs up! I saw it 2! Great omen for finishing your book. Hot chocolate at Cafe de Flore is divine. Happy New Year! Ring the bells! xo

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The two signs up is a good luck sigh for your book lol! Nice to see you happy and enjoying yourself!

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A few days late but happy to see you enjoying Paris and finishing your much anticipated book! Yes I saw the thumbs up signs too ! Strange one ! Enjoy the rest of your trip ! Sending warm thoughts from a bitterly cold snow covered Scotland !

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Love your message. Saw the thumbs up magic. Good luck with writing and enjoy France and the new year unfolding! Looking forward to your book being finished... Thanks for including the pictures... always some treasures in Paris, both quirky corners to photograph and also actual treasures... Thank you for being a calm presence in a seemingly mad world.

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I hope Paris is as beautiful as always for you Patti x

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Dear Patti, A couple of days late. I did see the thumbs up. I wonder what that was. Have a great time in Paris. Will you visit Notre Dame? Blessings to you too! XOXO

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The celebrity version of Antiques Road Trip is very enjoyable- I don't actually recognize most of the "celebrities" though Diana Rigg was on in an early season. The episode with John Cooper Clarke is great. I love the Paris photos - for a long while I didn't know the Picasso tribute to Apollinaire is actually Dora Maar's head, not Apollinaire's. 😅🩷

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Yes,I saw the thumbs up, twice.

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yes, I saw the bubble too!

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Blessings to you Patti. I love that you love our British TV, especially the detective and antique shows!

Photos are great, you have such a good eye for interesting details.

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