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“I've been really aware of how important it is to me to just stay in the moment and enjoy it while it lasts. Because that's all you've got. If it ends, I'll move on to doing something else. If it lasts, great.”

Quote by Marketa Irglova

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Marketa Irglova

Marketa Irglova is a Slovak-born singer-songwriter known for her unique musical style and emotive voice. She gained widespread recognition for her work on the soundtrack of the film 'Brokeback Mountain', particularly for her rendition of the theme song 'I Will Always Love You'. more

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