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Ed Askew Biography

Songwriter

Ed Askew, born on December 1, 1940, is an accomplished American songwriter known for his unique musical style that blends jazz, folk, and rock elements. His music has had a profound impact on the music industry.

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“My work as a painter has always been tied to Modernism. I read everything I could find related to art, from Paul Cézanne through the 1950s.”

Art Painter Related Tied Modernism

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“The issue of innovation never interested me personally, since I believe it may lead to a place where people don't paint anymore.”

People Believe May I Believe Issues Innovation Paint

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“What interests me is all the stuff that goes into abstract and abstract-figurative art. Not the styles, but the stuff that, in various combinations, make the styles: mixing and matching painting methods and ideas.”

Art Ideas Stuff Interest Style Painting Method Various Combination Abstract Mixing Matching Figurative Art

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“Music and art are two very different activities for me. However, the use of imagery links them, and invention is important for both.”

Art Two Important Different Use Activity Invention Links Imagery

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“I have enjoyed teaching most of the times that I have done it. I also like being by myself and making things and performing, so much that if I hadn't needed an income I probably wouldn't have done much teaching. Having said that, I think working with others, having to come up with art projects, and learning how to present your ideas in a clear way, to adults and/or kids is always interesting and rewarding.”

Ifs Thinking Way Art Said Ideas Done Kids Interesting Clear Teaching Needed Projects Adults Come Up Income Enjoyed Performing Working With Others Art Projects

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“I don't like sleeping in a different place every night, but I do like meeting new people.”

People Different Night Sleep Meetings Every Night Different Place Sleeping In Meeting New People

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“I'm a New Yorker. I like the big streets and the big buildings. It's a great place to walk.”

Bigs Walks Streets Building New Yorkers

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“Most days I only go out to the post office or to get some food. Otherwise I work on my art or music. I check out the news, and generally spend a lot of time on Tumblr or Facebook or whatever.”

Art Office News Checks Posts Post Office

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“My favorite time is late at night. I seem to wake up and want to work after 10pm, in my bubble of night.”

Want Seems Night Late Wake Up My Favorite Bubbles

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“It's hard to say what exactly I like about New York. It's so vast. It seems to go on and on, but that's an illusion. Still, it's fun to be here, especially since I don't drive.”

Stills Hard Seems Fun New York Goes On Illusion

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About the Author

Born: December 1, 1940
Known for: Songwriter
Quotes: 10

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