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“When you tell filthy jokes as if they were all really serious, and happening all in the life of one family, it becomes a farcical situation. Imagine if you had a script that was imposed on your life - we all do in a certain way, from society, or family, the need to make money, biology, death. But you will have a certain latitude, or freedom, to read the script in your own way.”

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Momus, born Li Ming, is a talented songwriter with an international perspective. Born on February 11, 1960, in China, he has been passionate about music since childhood. Momus' musical style is unique, blending various musical elements, and he has created a large number of popular songs. His works have had a profound impact on the Chinese music scene and he is hailed as the 'Poet of Music'. more

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