Imagine standing on a box in the middle of a busy city, dressed as a white-faced bride, and silently asking people for money. Or touring Europe in a punk cabaret band, and finding a place to sleep each night by reaching out to strangers on Twitter. For Amanda Palmer, actions like these have gone beyond satisfying her basic needs for food and shelter. They've taught her how to turn strangers into friends, build communities, and discover her own giving impulses.
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