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At the end of the day, though, the band members have to be strong. It's down to the individuals in the unit. Listen to me, I'm talking like I'm in the army and this is my squadron.

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Shirley Manson
Age: 58
Born: 1966
Born: August 26
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Edinburgh
Scotland
Shirley Ann Manson
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