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“The idea of celebrity has always been very strange to me because it's taking the focus away from the music and attaching it to a person. When we put someone on a pedestal or idolize them, we're giving our own power away.”

Quote by Marketa Irglova

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Marketa Irglova

Marketa Irglova is a Slovak-born singer-songwriter known for her unique musical style and emotive voice. She gained widespread recognition for her work on the soundtrack of the film 'Brokeback Mountain', particularly for her rendition of the theme song 'I Will Always Love You'. more

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