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Melissa Auf der Maur is a Canadian musician and singer-songwriter, known for her work as the bassist for the bands Hole and Smashing Pumpkins. Her solo career includes albums like "Auf der Maur" and "Out of Our Minds," showcasing her distinctive voice and musical style. Auf der Maur is also recognized for her contributions to alternative rock and her involvement in various artistic and charitable endeavors.
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"I hate horror movies."

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"I mean, I grew up with pretty down-to-earth, atheist parents, but I was born a Pisces."

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"I've made a life and career as a professional musician."

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"The intentions of record companies are not good, from the musician's perspective."

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"I love big budgeted, epic rock landscapes. That's what turns me on."

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"As soon as I became old enough to make my dreams my reality, I became a firm believer that the subconscious and the world outside of our flesh and blood is essentially the truth."

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"I don't like to be afraid. I'm afraid every day, all the time."

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"Well, being a Canadian, I love SCTV, and I think it's the basis for all good North American comedy, so I compare everything to that."

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"I made money. What am I gonna invest in? Stocks? No. I'm going to invest in music."

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"I mean, the way I see it is, every penny I've ever made through music is free money."

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"This planet Earth, the act of putting a roof over our heads, our flesh and blood existence, it's all very temporary."

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"I sold my life to Capitol Records; it sucks."

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"Music is my love."

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"I am for sure a redhead and there aren't that many of us out there in music."

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"I don't want a record company, but I need one, unfortunately."

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"Sure, give me an adventure and I'll ride it."

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"But everything you do in life has a downside."

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