"I have always loved Scottish music - all sorts of Celtic, Gaelic music."

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"I have always loved Scottish music - all sorts of Celtic, Gaelic music."

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"I write music to please myself. Hopefully the director's enjoying it too."

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"88% of what we call good songs aren't really good. They merely remind us of a good time we once had."

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"I am the daughter of the Chairman of the Board and thus, was raised with great music."

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