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“Sonic the hedgehog is a beautiful statement on capitalism. You spend your whole life collecting yellow rings and then hit one spike and lose them all. And there is a fat man who wants to kill you.”

Quote by Thom Yorke

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Thom Yorke is a British musician born on October 7, 1968. He is the lead vocalist and lyricist of the renowned rock band Radiohead, known for his distinctive voice and profound lyrics. more

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