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“Apart from a very close circle of friends, few people know my true self, and it's normal, I never put it into my music.”

Quote by Marilyn Manson

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Marilyn Manson, born Brian Warner, is an American musician, actor, and visual artist. He is renowned for his unique musical style and stage persona, being one of the key figures in industrial and gothic rock. Marilyn Manson's music blends various musical elements, including rock, metal, electronic, and classical music, often exploring themes of darkness, death, and the supernatural. more

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