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“I've always been "other." I've always felt odd; I have always felt foreign in the environment I've been in. When you are young, that is a really uncomfortable thing to feel. As an older woman I really embrace it.”

Quote by Alison Moyet

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Alison Moyet is a British singer-songwriter born on June 18, 1961. Known for her distinctive voice and emotional songs, she is a landmark figure in the pop music scene of the 1980s and 1990s. Moyet has won numerous awards throughout her musical career and is highly regarded for her contributions to the art of music. more

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