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People think I'm a miserable sod but it's only because I get asked such bloody miserable questions.

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Nick Cave
Age: 67
Born: 1957
Born: September 22
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I don't really do Japanese interviews. I don't think there's much call for me in Japan.
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I see it as my duty in some way is to be out in the world as an Australian putting forward what I consider to be authentic Australian music.
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