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“I find listening to music in terms of influences, and trying to keep up with what's going on, is sickening! I mean, I'm not deliberately musically illiterate. But I have a pretty serendipitous approach to it.”

Quote by Carey Mercer

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Carey Mercer, born in 1975, has an unknown profession category. His life experience, achievements, and influence are not detailed due to limited information. more

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