Ella McMahon (Ella Eyre) Quotes

I use writing as a counselling session - recently I've written a song for Paloma Faith, so after being a singer, I'm happy to keep writing for other people.

Ella McMahon

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  Ella McMahon
  • People
  • Writing
  • Happy