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I feel like every five to seven years I really need to put myself in this position of discomfort and exploration, just to survive. Otherwise I feel like I'm falling asleep, like I'll go crazy if I don't do it.

Karen O

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Karen O
Age: 46
Born: 1978
Born: November 22
Musician
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Pusan
Karen O
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