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I hate picking favourite books. I usually tend to stay away from all the 'top record' and 'favourite song' and 'favourite book', and I just think it doesn't do any good for anybody.

Regina Spektor

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Regina Spektor
Age: 44
Born: 1980
Born: February 18
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