How can i erase all my data off my old macbook pro with a damaged screen?

screen is badly damaged (it was stepped on while closed) but computer works fine........
before trying to either sell it for parts or sell to a friend who could connect a screen i want to remove all of my things off the memory and from all programs. is this possible?

My computer is not working, is my personal data lost?
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