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My style of songwriting is influenced by cinema. i'm a frustrated filmmaker. a fan once said to me, 'girl, you make me see pictures in my head!' and i took that as a great compliment. that's exactly my intention.
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My Style Of Songwriting Is Influenced By

Joni Mitchell
My style of songwriting is influenced by cinema. i'm a frustrated filmmaker. a fan once said to me, 'girl, you make me see pictures in my head!' and i took that as a great compliment. that's exactly my intention.
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