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“There's a sense that, on a certain day, you want to destroy everything, even the ones you love. Humans are weird like that. You build an empire and you hate it as soon as it's done. That's because we're never satisfied.”

Quote by Jamie Lidell

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Jamie Lidell, born on September 18, 1973, is a talented musician from the United Kingdom. His musical style blends elements of electronic, soul, and funk, which has won the hearts of many fans. more

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