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The unique essence of being an artist is dying. Eveything looks the same. Now there’s a formula. And it works. - But it takes away from the reason we do it.
Usher
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Usher
Age: 46
Born: 1978
Born: October 14
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Dallas
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Usher Raymond IV
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