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I should write a musical. That is probably one of the final areas that I should pay attention to, because it does kind of involve everything. It's got theatre, it's got young, pretty people... And it's got money!
Rufus Wainwright
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Rufus Wainwright
Age: 51
Born: 1973
Born: July 22
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I think my mother, more than anyone, knew the importance of inspiration. If it was occurring, you had to use it.
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