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Realising that if they were drowning, you’d try to save them.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 21 May 2022 source ↗
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As vital as breathing.
Somewhat disconcerting, but not unpleasant.
Sheryl Crow
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Euphoric and very calming.
Alison Moyet
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Like hunger, which feels like anxiousness, which feels like fear, which feels like excitement.
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Catastrophising.
When I was in my 30s and taped myself singing. I always thought I had quite a sweet voice – my voice is terrible, I can’t hold a note.
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