"I don't consider myself a great writer, but I would like to think that I can at least proof- read."

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Source: Song: Mr. Harris, Album: Whatever, 1993

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Aimee Mann

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Aimee Mann is an acclaimed singer-songwriter known for her introspective lyrics and exploration of love and emotional struggle in her music.

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