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" I think my records will always tend to be approachable. "
Tom DeLonge
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" The Angels shows are really intense. We play for a couple hours at a time. They're very theatrical and full of audience interaction and emotion. I've seen a lot of people crying and stuff. It's a little bit like church, but it's very secular. "
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