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I don't have a lot of thrilling anecdotes about my career or personal life. All the stuff that is interesting is private and I wouldn't want people to know.
Natalie Merchant
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Natalie Merchant
Age: 61
Born: 1963
Born: October 26
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Jamestown
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Natalie Anne Merchant
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