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Vivian Fung

I was born and raised in Edmonton, Canada. I’m first-generation Canadian – my parents emigrated from Hong Kong after they got married. I grew up as any good immigrant family would, with eager parents who wanted their child to do well. I started piano lessons but didn’t want to practise, so I made stuff up.

She recognised what I was doing and instead of telling me to stop and focus on the lesson, she

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