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“I was never pop-music taken seriously when I was taught. But some people who agree with you will like your music, and some who don't agree with you will like your music. I think that if you can approach things in a universal fashion and speak rationally about things, then most people do have similar intrinsic values. They don't - or at least they feel that they shouldn't - want other people to suffer. They want a good life for them and their own.”

Quote by Nellie McKay

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Nellie McKay is an American singer-songwriter recognized for her eclectic musical style, which fuses jazz, pop, and cabaret influences. Born on April 13, 1982, McKay has released several albums and has gained a dedicated following for her unique sound and witty lyrics. more

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