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In America idea of freedom isn't actually about freedom. That's about power. The point of an artist is to find out what are the flavors that I must work with. Finding one's freedom is about surrendering to your helplessness.

Chris Martin

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Chris Martin
Age: 47
Born: 1977
Born: March 2
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Christopher Anthony John Martin
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I just want to make the best music of all time with my best friends.
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Anyone who criticises me for talking about fair trade is a few pebbles short of a beach. Because everyone should care about it, just like everyone should care about the environment, because we all live here.
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When you're on your fifth album, you are going to be judged against all your previous work and expectations.
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In my mind, when God made women, he did an amazing job. I think girls are just perfect.
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