"I'm in the camp that needs to discover and take risks, sometimes it's with the promise of something special and new, sometimes it's to stay awake, either way it's much more stressful with all the uncertainty but worth the pain in the end."

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Source: Karen O’s Psycho Opera Will Be A ‘Psychedelic Ride Laced With Catharsis’. www.huffingtonpost.com. August 26, 2011.

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Karen O

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Karen O is the lead singer of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, known for her emotive lyrics and innovative sound that blends punk, art rock, and pop.

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