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" I'm more old school: I want to be like Keith Richards on stage. It's not interesting to see straight-from-runway clothes slapped on an artist. It's more interesting when you see people who have their own style. "

Lykke Li

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" I felt such a deep connection with dolphins. I felt like they were the only ones who understood me. "

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