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I feel like there are a lot of artists that you could put together that you love, but it doesn't necessarily mean it's going to make amazing music. Giving an artist a great theme to write about doesn't mean the song's going to be good.
Yukimi Nagano
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Yukimi Nagano
Age: 42
Born: 1982
Born: January 31
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