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I always look at my favourite photographs or favourite movies by James Bidgood or Sofia Coppola before I write my songs - they put me in the right frame of mind.

Charli XCX

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Charli XCX
Age: 32
Born: 1992
Born: August 2
Composer
Music Executive
Music Video Director
Record Producer
Singer
Singer-Songwriter
Songwriter
Charlotte Emma Aitchison
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