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I'm completely in love with the world but also terrified of it. It creates some overwhelming feelings. Wanting to battle out that joy and fear is part of my music.

Florence Welch

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Florence Welch
Age: 38
Born: 1986
Born: August 28
Composer
Drummer
Guitarist
Musician
Singer
Singer-Songwriter
London
England
Florence Leontine Mary Welch
World
Completely
Joy
Fear
Feelings
Terrified
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Overwhelming
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Wanting
Music
Creates
Love
Battle

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