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My Daughter… Nick Welch has had to adapt to the whirlwind that is Florence’s life just as much as the singer herself. Her father writes about his life post-success of his daughter, and how his influences have morphed Florence into the global star that she is today Adapted from the Daily Mail, 25th July 2009 M ost parents will be familiar with the experience of being ignored by their teenage offspring. Tormented by my daughter's incessant loud singing around the house, I've lost count of the number of times I pleaded: 'For God's sake, Florence, please put a sock in it.' Of course, she didn't take a blind bit of notice. Just as well, really. My daughter is Florence Welch, of Florence and the Machine. She \