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I'm probably the most proud of Mrs. Potato Head, because I had that idea in my head for so long, and I tried writing that song one time and I just couldn't tell the story the way I wanted to, and I couldn't figure it out.

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Melanie Martinez
Age: 29
Born: 1995
Born: April 28
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Just because I'm an artist doesn't mean I should be treated differently.
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