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“I basically have needed to go to the piano and give voice periodically to, you know - I'm always afraid to describe it as a kind of therapeutic process, but nevertheless it was a type of unloading that had to occur due to my personal life with my mother's health or just my professional trials and tribulations.”

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Rufus Wainwright

Rufus Wainwright is a talented singer known for his unique musical style and emotional voice. Born on July 22, 1973, he is the son of the renowned folk rock singer Loudon Wainwright III. Wainwright's music blends elements of pop, rock, jazz, and classical, often exploring themes of love, death, and religion in his lyrics. more

“In the music business, to survive for so long, you have to be able to cut off from your emotions sometimes. And being a father, you're faced with that situation. I know that my father was, with me. I understand why he had to be distant, because to rip yourself away, time after time, is almost more devastating.”

Knows Long Sometimes Able Father Emotion Situation Cutting Rip Music Business Being A Father

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“My parents were serious working musicians, but they were not stars - not like pop stars that you have now. They had to make a living and that meant touring, working hard, going on the road - and we were roped in.”

Hard Stars Parent Serious Musician Pops Touring Pop Stars

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“New York is not the centre for American culture and art that it once was because of the forces of conservatism. Giuliani, capitalism - and then there was 9/11. I really believe that if I leave, it will suffer! Maybe that's why I love it here, because I feel wanted.”

Ifs Feels Believe Art Wanted Suffering Culture Force New York Capitalism Centre Conservatism American Culture

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“The Germany I was enthused with was more old fashioned and kind of romantic. I just got there, and the next thing you know, I had this huge gilded album. It was kind of an amazing experience because I didn't intend it to be that way.”

Knows Way Kind Next Huge Albums Germany Old Fashioned Gilded Amazing Experiences

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