I find myself wanting to make music at the dining room table or in the bedroom - I'm … - Meshell Ndegeocello

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You can get used to anything if you have to, even feeling perpetually guilty.

Meshell Ndegeocello

I find myself wanting to make music at the dining room table or in the bedroom - I'm kind of a mobile writer, so I sort of move around the house. But the attic is definitely where I can make the most noise. While everyone on the lower floors screams 'Earthquake!' But no! It's just my bass!

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