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" I grew up at my grandmother's house, and she had a beautiful garden. I used to hate mowing the lawn and weeding, which is what you do when you're a kid. I loathe gardening, but I love gardens, and I have two beautiful gardens. "

Elton John

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" When people go to rehab and come out, they go through a difficult period, but I never had that. "

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Never

Difficult

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