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“I love America and I hate it. I'm torn between the two. I have two conflicting visions of America. One is a kind of dream landscape and the other is a kind of black comedy.”

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Bono, full name Paul David Hewson, is an Irish singer, musician, and social activist. He is best known as the lead vocalist of the rock band U2, which has achieved massive success globally since the 1980s. Bono is respected for his aggressive charity work and his commitment to addressing global issues. more

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