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“My dad spent his whole life getting into fights for telling what he believed to be the truth. Basically it comes from my dad-and he's screaming right-wing, so there you are.”

Quote by Thom Yorke

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Thom Yorke is a British musician born on October 7, 1968. He is the lead vocalist and lyricist of the renowned rock band Radiohead, known for his distinctive voice and profound lyrics. more

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