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" We do things differently. You don't have to worry about being part of a particular genre. You just go for it. "

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" I remember the first time I ever showed my parents a song that I had written. The content may have been a little darker than they were used to, or really introspective in a way that may have been uncomfortable. I thought they'd retaliate with some kind of judgment or concern about whether I was feeling all right, but they were proud of it. "

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" For us, we make a song, and if we like it, it goes on a record. "

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