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“There was a clarity to the Nineties. It was pre-9/11, before that anxiety kicked in that exists right now about the financial crisis or terrorism. We were all just going to move forward into the millennium and everything was always going to get better. Then, whoops, that didn't happen.”

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Carrie Brownstein

Carrie Brownstein, born on September 27, 1974, is an American musician, actress, and writer. She is best known as the co-founder and lead singer of the indie rock band The Sleater-Kinney. Brownstein's musical career began in the 1990s, with her music style blending punk, post-punk, and alternative rock elements. Besides her music career, she has also appeared in the television show 'Portlandia' and written several books. more

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