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The pattern's laid out on the bed With dozens of colors of thread But you've got the needle I guess that's the point in the end

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Amanda Palmer
Age: 48
Born: 1976
Born: April 30
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If you come across an American artist right now who has no political opinions or is afraid of talking politics, be very concerned.
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Take on the pain and wear it as a shirt.
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The challenge is to just focus on what's actually happening, focus on the people who get it, and focus on the people who are listening.
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If I simply do what I've always done, it's never failed me.
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I've always felt like an outsider across the board, since day one. The challenge has been to simply not pay attention to my outsider or insider status and just do the work and play the shows and connect with the people. And not even bother to play this game of keeping score, which is what destroys you.
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I don't feel at home in New Orleans. I don't feel at home in Austin or L.A. And I just felt immediately at home in northern Australia.
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