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“When I walk around New York now, there are so many ghosts. I find it very uncomfortable. There were many hard years, and I never really achieved any kind of comfortable financial success, so I just associate it with struggle. When I had a chance to get out, I was elated.”

Quote by Michael Gira

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Michael Gira, born in February 1954, is a renowned American singer-songwriter. His musical career began in the 1970s, known for his unique musical style and exploration of religious themes. more

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