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In the same way, I write some of my more difficult pieces when I'm at very happy stages in my life.

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PJ Harvey
Age: 55
Born: 1969
Born: October 9
Composer
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Singer-Songwriter
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Polly Jean Harvey
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We just kind of lost our way. But we were looking to be free. One day we'll float. Take life as it comes.
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[Writing] has helped me meet people.
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The first song I heard from me was Meek Mill [I Don't Know], it was his first single before he went (to jail). I remember the first time I heard it was like eleven thirty at night, and I was like, Yo, this is crazy! And, I was smiling from ear to ear.
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Being a recording artist and having thousands of people listening to your music and singing your songs, and paying for it? It feels great!
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Ive always been very visceral in that I feel things very deeply.
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