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“I sort of recognize it, as opposed to shaping it. Oh, that's a good idea, that's a good line. I wonder where I can use that. And when you get into a rhyme group like 'not,' you got a lot of rhymes, you got a lot of choices. The more you do it, the luckier you get.”

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Paul Simon

Paul Simon, born on October 13, 1941, is a renowned American musician and songwriter. His musical career began in the 1960s with the art rock band Simon & Garfunkel, during which he wrote many classic songs, such as 'Sound of Silence' and 'The Sound of Silence'. Simon's musical style blends folk, rock, and world music elements, and his works have had a profound impact in the music industry. more

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