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I'm Irish and I was born on St. Patrick's Day. I'm lucky sevens.

Billy Corgan

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Billy Corgan
Age: 57
Born: 1967
Born: March 17
Guitarist
Musician
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William Patrick Corgan
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Stay in school. Lie to your teachers, but stay in school.
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We are the most beloved and hated band in the world.
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I work differently than most people.
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What most people do is try to find a comfortable persona that they're in alignment with and the public likes and appreciates them for.
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In my case I don't mind playing a character that irritates people or makes people question my sanity.
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