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“When you write a great song, it just blows you away. When you write a song that connects with people around the world - I mean like it actually transcends language barriers - you see how it can affect people, and it's quite a tall order to follow up on.”

Quote by Gwen Stefani

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Gwen Stefani, born on October 3, 1969, is an American singer-songwriter and fashion designer known for her unique musical style and fashion sense. She was the lead singer of the rock band No Doubt and achieved significant success in her solo career. more

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