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“Being a singer, being a performer, you have tricks, somehow, to calm yourself when things feel a little overwhelming. I don't do breathing exercises, per se, but I definitely have to have a sort of internal word with myself before things got completely out of hand and I fainted on the floor.”

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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