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" I love being domestic: making coffee, just putting on a record, and just sitting, not doing anything. It's so great. "

Sharon Van Etten

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" I'm really out of touch with myself emotionally. I've always had a hard time talking about how I feel. "

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" I totally lucked out by meeting a lot of amazing people. I guess it stems from going to shows and being confident enough to meet people and be able to talk to them like a normal person rather than have my head down all the time. "

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" I didn't think I was helping other people. But I think that comes hand in hand with trying to be able to connect with people, and if you make things too personal, then it's harder for people to relate to you. Otherwise, it's just them listening to you read your diary. "

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" I'm a really strong person. I've no regrets in my life. "

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