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“I've been thinking a lot about space. It was one of those slow-motion realisations how little we are, how far we are from everything else in our solar system. This idea of distance started kind of haunting me. How do you go forth and accomplish things but not end up leaving everything you started out with in the dust?”

Quote by Regina Spektor

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Regina Spektor is a talented singer-songwriter known for her unique piano playing and emotive singing voice. Born on February 18, 1980, she has shown a passion for music from a young age. Spektor's musical style blends folk, jazz, and classical elements, with her work often characterized by strong personal emotions and narrative qualities. more

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