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I named my first album after my dad because I wanted to find him. My second album was named after my mom because I felt like I learned all my creative talents I learned from her.
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M.I.A.
Age: 49
Born: 1975
Born: July 18
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When mayors get together they probably have better conversations and have better notes to share about running different cities, and just do what suits. Basically, like when you combine all the religions and take the best bits, you should be able to combine all the cities and take the best bits, the information, the tried and tested things.
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When I came to England in '86, my first week of school was terrible because I would put my hand up to answer things, and no one would choose me because they couldn't say my name.
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I fly like paper, get high like planes If you catch me at the border, I got visas in my name
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Uncomfortable silences. Why do we feel it's necessary to yak about bullshit in order to be comfortable?
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