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" When I was younger, I definitely wish I had felt more... I just wish I had started actually putting out my music earlier because I didn't do it until I graduated high school and felt like I was leaving. That's mostly because I have never liked my voice a lot or been like a particularly great singer. "

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Voice

Great

High School

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Time

Feel

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Music

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House

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Favorite

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Home

Play

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