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I have an identity crisis which is not resolved because I'm a dual citizen. My whole family is American, and I was born in India but I was raised in Canada.
Emily Haines
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Emily Haines
Age: 50
Born: 1974
Born: January 25
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New Delhi district
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I think more like Charlie Chaplin than like Jennifer Anniston.
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I'm a chick for sure.
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I like the idea of interviews where you just talk about stuff instead of where it's my chance to talk to my public through something else.
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Sometimes it's better to live through someone's work than the person themselves, and to realise that every human being is flawed, but through art they can be perfect.
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In my imaginary utopian world there would be a greater allegiance between music writers and musicians.
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[When I happen to] read interviews where people are such pros and they come out looking so good, [it comes off as] a little smug or something.
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Believe in the power of songs.
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