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The wonderful Nellie McKay sings "Mother of Pearl" (with the immortal first line "Feminists don't have a sense of humor") and "If I Had You" from her sparkling set at TED2008.
About Nellie McKay
Nellie McKay sings, croons, raps, grooves and -- barks? -- to glowing critical acclaim. Full bio and more links
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