Lucy Dacus Quotes

I always wrote songs. Elementary school, middle school. It didn't feel more creative than speaking. It was just normal to do that.

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• I think punditry serves no purpose.

  

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• I would describe myself as emotional and highly strung. If something upsets me, it really upsets me. If something makes me angry, I get really angry. But it's all very upfront. I can't hide it. I'm also loyal and I hope I'm fun.

  

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• I always wrote songs. Elementary school, middle school. It didn't feel more creative than speaking. It was just normal to do that.

  

  Lucy Dacus
  • School