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" Probably from, like, 10 to 14 or 15, I would just listen to pop radio. "
Sia
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" Just, whenever you can, get up and sing at a gig or jam. If you have a chance, take it and keep on getting up. Keep going - but not If people boo, 'cause that's just mean. I think that could be setting yourself for disappointment. "
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