The big problem of our modern society is that we feel that we are separated from the nature. But it's just the opposite. We are interrelated and our DNA is the same. And only when human beings understand that, the nature will not be obstacle.


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I hate the whole 'record your album, do your promo campaign, have a year off to write another al...
MARINA AND THE DIAMONDS
I'm not going to lie; I'm not a huge remix person.
MARINA AND THE DIAMONDS
I could draw up a list of about 30 artists who I apparently sound like. From Lady Gaga, to Katy Perr...
MARINA AND THE DIAMONDS
Touring can be tough; the crew and I travel everywhere by a big pink bus, and live in petrol station...
MARINA AND THE DIAMONDS
I've always been interested in how fast-moving our identity is and that I've never been able...
MARINA AND THE DIAMONDS
I don't just want to sing about simplistic things all the time. It's good to have a mix of s...
MARINA AND THE DIAMONDS
Everybody is different. Some people like to share more. I just wouldn't want to spoil someone...
MARINA AND THE DIAMONDS
My friend Oscar is one of those princes without kingdom who wander around hoping you'll kiss them so...
-MARINA ; CARLOS RUIZ ZAFóN