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Quote by Billy Bragg

“There are quite a few honest songwriters out there writing about relationships and their own personality traits. But for some reason, once they step out of the bedroom, their honesty doesn't seem to come with them.”

Quote by Billy Bragg

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Billy Bragg is a British singer-songwriter known for his politically charged songs. Born on December 20, 1957, he has been a significant figure in the UK independent music scene since the late 1970s. more

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