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“When someone tells you you're not going to walk again and you spend about a year and half on your back, your clothes don't mean much. I was in a robe every day, so I gave everything away - my whole wardrobe, down to the last dress. But at some point I woke up, maybe about four or five months after having done that that, and I thought, "You know what? I really want to try to wear high heels." That's why I wanted to learn to walk. It sounded really stupid but I just wanted to see. That to me was sort of definitive to who I was. So that was my goal.”

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Melody Gardot
Melody Gardot

Melody Gardot is a talented singer and songwriter, born on February 2, 1985. Her musical style blends jazz, blues, and folk elements, and she is known for her unique voice and emotive performances. Gardot's musical career began in her youth, and her debut album 'Whiplash' was released in 2005, quickly gaining recognition and acclaim from the industry. more

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