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I would never want something I'm wearing or the way I'm dancing or something to overshadow what I'm doing. I'd rather grab people's attention with my voice.

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Joss Stone
Age: 37
Born: 1987
Born: April 11
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Joscelyn Eve Stoker
Joscelyn Stoker
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