Gwen Stefani Quotes

And if I let myself down, appear on stage when I'm not looking my best, it's not fun for me. I just beat myself up about it.

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• Last I checked, the album was #82 out of the top 200 on the Billboard charts thanks to you all. I pray that keeps moving up and with your help it will.

  

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• And if I let myself down, appear on stage when I'm not looking my best, it's not fun for me. I just beat myself up about it.

  

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