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I know that I can sing really loud. It's like having that really big Evinrude engine on the back of your fishing boat. But I've been trying to be more dynamic with my voice and not just singing on ten all of time out of terror.
Neko Case
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Neko Case
Age: 54
Born: 1970
Born: September 8
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City of Alexandria
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Neko Richelle Case
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