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" For me, music is for the soul - no matter whether the song is composed by me or by someone else. "

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" I always say a song is like a ship. Once it has been made, you let it sail. Let the waves take it in the direction it wants to. "

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" My parents tell me that I've been singing since I was really young. "

" I try to sing every number to the best of my ability, and I am glad people like it. I believe every number is special with a soul of its own. "

" It never occurred to me that I'd be a musician. I was just drunk on music, jamming with friends, chilling out with lot of music around. "

" In schools, if you go to teach kids with less interest in music the nuances of music, they feel deviated, as it is very technical. But teaching them songs, to begin with, creates a natural desire in them to know the other country, their eating habits, the way they dress up, how they look, and other things. "

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