A Quote by Mitski

I didn't fit in anywhere when I grew up, but I was always American, so to survive, I created this 'ideal America.' Finally I came to the U.S. and realised, 'Oh, I don't belong here, either.'

Mitski

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Mitski
Japanese - Musician
Born: September 27, 1990

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Lori Lansens

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Edwidge Danticat

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Kenneth Frazier

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Andrew Garfield

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