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Mariah Carey: The Caged Bird Sings

Steven Daly, Arena, June 1998

Like every tragic heroine, Mariah Carey traded freedom for fame, creativity for commercial success. Now she's writing her own script and the ending has shifted from bitter to sweet.

Total word count of piece: 2699

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