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I certainly understand that we're all trying to make a living, but I'm not thinking about that when I'm making it. And if that's your sole motivation, it's going to reflect that narcissistic greed and you're going to hear it in the music.

Aimee Mann

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Aimee Mann
Age: 64
Born: 1960
Born: August 9
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