It's totally different. I usually don't tell people about the Pleased if they know me from the harp. And if they are there to see the Pleased, I usually don't tell them about the harp. I am nervous that these people will expect something similar.
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- Author's profession: Musician
- Nationality: american
- Born: January 18, 1982
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