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A Paean to Raving at 53

I'm one of the world's oldest ravers and I’m still raving. I consider it a radical act of defiance against the fear machine that promotes hard work until retirement, after which you're expected to tip-toe quietly towards death

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Lili Free
Jun 14, 2016
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Seven years ago I acquired a pair of Caterpillar biker boots, not my usual form of footwear, being more your-trainers-(or in various muddy fields over the years, wellingtons)-kind-of-girl. These stylish and oh-so-comfortable, magic boots have been the caretakers of my dancing feet at every club, festival and rave I've attended since. I think I shall cry…

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