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" I nearly die of fear before I go on stage. Something wicked. I can't eat a thing the day before a gig. "

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" If you ever want to know why I'm not on a record label, look at 'The X Factor!' Honestly, of all the people that strive to break barriers in music and do good things and write great lyrics, not one of them would ever pass the first round on any of these competitions. "

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" Rules are important, but they're temporary and they're always supposed to be changed. "

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