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" If I'm a bad mood, I can't go on stage and smile. "
Grimes
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" I'm sad that it's uncool or offensive to talk about environmental or human rights issues. "
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" I'm not good at being, like, a sexy girl. "
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" I've always been such a nerd. "
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