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“Where I grew up in Dallas, things might be a little more traditional. People have the same things in mind. They're supposed to grow up, go to college, get a job, get married, and have children, grandchildren. That's the world I grew up in.”

Quote by Lisa Loeb

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Lisa Loeb is an American singer-songwriter born on March 11, 1968. Known for her distinctive voice and heartfelt lyrics, she is a significant figure in the independent music scene of the 1990s. Loeb's debut album 'Tambourine Man' from the early 1990s featured her signature song 'Stay', which became her anthem. more

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