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" I think I write songs because of pent-up feelings. "

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Anything Is Possible

" I'm always champing at the bit to try everything new. It's a terrible quality that I have. "

" After my first record came out, I read everything. I was so amazed that I was in the press. "

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" I don't have the same access or time to gain access to music the way I used to. "

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