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I think I'm in a really nice position, where I'm sure I could do another show if I wanted to do one, but right now the main thing in my mind is writing songs.

Chris Isaak

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Chris Isaak
Age: 68
Born: 1956
Born: June 26
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Christopher Joseph Isaak
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