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" I really don't need to suffer. I can really become a happy person and still make good music - in fact, better music. "

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" When 'Nevermind' came out, my roommate had the CD. At first, I actually thought, 'This is too polished and commercial.' It was a little off-putting. But then I was like, 'This is the best music ever.' It felt so close to what I wanted to do. "

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