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“Howard Roark stood as a role model for me - as exactly the way I already was living. Even at that tender age [18] I already felt that. And it was intuitive or instinctive or inbred stubbornness or whatever; but I had already made those choices and suffered for them.”

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Neil Peart

Neil Peart, a Canadian musician born on September 12, 1952, is best known as the drummer and primary lyricist for the rock band Rush. Renowned for his unique drumming style and profound lyrical compositions, Peart's musical career spans over four decades and has had a significant impact on the rock music scene. more

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