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“OK, so my parents were married in 1955 and my mom knew my dad was gay and my dad knew he was gay and so I was, like, 'Why in the heck did you get married?' Like, what was going on? What was that time? It's like this crazy paradox that my whole life is based on, or my family's based on. So I spent a lot of time trying to understand '55.”

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Mike Mills is a renowned composer, born on December 17, 1958. His musical works span a variety of styles, including classical, jazz, and pop music. Mills is known for his unique musical talent and profound understanding of music. more

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