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“I'd want to read the stories that I'd written, I'd want to show the drawings that I made. That was just purely natural. So I knew I wanted to go into the arts in some way and that I'd want to show that work in some way.”

Quote by PJ Harvey

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PJ Harvey is a British musician known for her unique musical style and powerful emotional expression. Born on October 9, 1969, she has been active in the music industry since the early 1990s. Her music blends elements of rock, folk, and experimental music, earning her acclaim worldwide. more

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