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I've never tried to emulate anyone. I've never idolized people, I prefer instead to get off on attitudes.

Michael Hutchence

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Michael Hutchence
Age: 37 †
Born: 1960
Born: January 22
Died: 1997
Died: November 22
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Sydney
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Michael Kelland John Hutchence
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