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" When I use the Internet, it's pretty much strictly for music. Checking out other people's web sites, what's going on, listening to music. It's pretty much a musical thing for me. "

Liz Phair

Listening

People

Music

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Bedroom

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Quiet

Win

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People

Everything

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