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There's something about trying to know when you really need to protect yourself, or else you're not going to get anything done, and sometimes to be really uncomfortable or agitated or annoyed or bored. Boredom is so important.

Regina Spektor

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