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" Most of my friends are my friends because they inspire me. "

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" I really do pride myself on being able to help other people tell their stories and bring out the best in them. But I still, every song I'm writing, I still need to relate to it. I still need to find my true self in it, or else it'll feel dishonest. I mean, everything has a queer meaning as far as I'm concerned. "

" I was borderline deluded to think something as outrageous as Semi Precious Weapons could have been mainstream. "

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