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“Everybody's trying to be the biggest, because if you're not the biggest, you don't survive.”

Quote by Shirley Manson

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Shirley Manson, born on August 26, 1966, is a renowned musician known for her distinctive voice and strong personality. She is best known as the lead singer of the band Garbage, which has achieved significant success globally since the mid-1990s. more

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