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" On one level, I am a massive joker and can't take anything seriously, but on the other hand, I'm incredibly serious and a deep thinker, so I have that dichotomy within me. "

Shura

Hand

I Am

Joker

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Shura

Opposite

Music

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Shura

My Own

Voice

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Shura

Feel

Affect

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" I got this advice that if you know a panic attack is happening, just sit back and go, 'Okay, this is happening to me, but it'll be over. You'll be fine. You'll live.' "

Shura

Advice

Live

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