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“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.”

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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

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