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" I always wrote songs. Elementary school, middle school. It didn't feel more creative than speaking. It was just normal to do that. "

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" I've been adjusting to what it means to be a songwriter, figuring out what I like about it and what I don't like about it and what it means to me as opposed to other people. "

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" I never considered a career in music because it was too unattainable. I just didn't believe it was possible. "

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