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It's no surprise that she has maturity beyond her years. \u003ci\u003eFeeding Seahorses By Hand \u003c\/i\u003etakes a magnifying glass to the outside world, giving a fictional appraisal of Donald Trump from the perspective of his daughter on the saccharine \u003ci\u003eCartoon People\u003c\/i\u003e, and poking fun at unnamed politicians on \u003ci\u003eBetsy.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRecorded largely on four track tape at producer Ethan John’s house in Bath, Billie Marten dedicated every second of her time to the record over two intense but rewarding weeks. 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