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“I like being swept up in weather and observing it as something beautiful and giant. It makes you feel so minute. The only thing as big as that are your thoughts about it, which can expand exponentially while your physical self is just trapped. It's a pretty awesome feeling, in the original sense of the word.”

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Feist, born Leslie Feist, is a Canadian singer-songwriter known for her unique voice and emotional songs, with hits like 'One Evening' and 'The River'. Her music style blends jazz, folk, and pop elements, and has gained global popularity. more

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