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As part of Depeche Mode, I don't think it's right for me to be using my own songs for a solo project. I'm not a very prolific songwriter, so I keep those for Depeche Mode.

Martin Gore

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Martin Gore
Age: 63
Born: 1961
Born: July 23
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