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“I got sent off to my grandmother's for five months and watched a lot of TV and had a lot of grilled cheese with butter on it - because she was English and put lots of butter on everything - and yogurt. The English are big on dairy products, you know? I'd have an earache, and she'd be like, "Here, have some milk." Wonderful woman, but she had kind of screwed-up nutrition ideas.”

Quote by Nellie McKay

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Nellie McKay is an American singer-songwriter recognized for her eclectic musical style, which fuses jazz, pop, and cabaret influences. Born on April 13, 1982, McKay has released several albums and has gained a dedicated following for her unique sound and witty lyrics. more

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