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“Don't sing a song you can't carry off, like some 16-year-old kid singing 'My Way'. That song's not for you. You haven't lived that.”

Quote by Marc Almond

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Marc Almond is a British singer-songwriter known for his distinctive voice and emotional performances. Since the late 1970s, he has been a significant figure in the British music scene, celebrated for his contributions to pop, rock, and electronic music. more

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