"My mother bought a piano, put it in the front room, and I just started writing my songs."

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"My mother bought a piano, put it in the front room, and I just started writing my songs."

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America

"Classical, Romantic, and Baroque music, that's what I really like."

Music

"When I was younger I was obsessed with writing, so even if I wanted to listen, I didn't have time."

Time

"You don't have to be rich and famous. You just have to be an ordinary person, doing extraordinary things. I'd like more people to know that it's there. Women's achievements still aren't recognised enough in many areas."

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