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" I also have a big love of classical music played on piano because this is the environment I grew up in my brother being one of the great masters in this world. "

Suzi Quatro

Great

Music

Big

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Wood

Bass

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Been

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Love

Be Kind

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Good

Life

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Suzi Quatro

Unwind

Wine