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" Music has healing power. It has the ability to take people out of themselves for a few hours. "

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" I am so in the past. I'm such a Luddite when it comes to making music. All I can do is write at the piano. "

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" I'm not everybody's cup of tea. But sometimes criticism can be hurtful. Be respectful. I'm a good piano player, I can sing well, I write good songs. If you don't like it, fair enough. But give me a break. "

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