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Sincere Engineer

Words: Loren • May 2, 2018

Sincere Engineer
Sincere Engineer

Deanna Belos (Sincere Engineer)

SPB: Who is your favorite 1980s artist?

Deanna: My favorite 1980s artist is probably Tears For Fears.  I think "Everybody Wants To Rule The World" is one of the greatest songs ever written.  I saw them open for Hall and Oates last year.  It was pretty incredible.

 

— Loren • May 2, 2018

Sincere Engineer
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