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“I'm really grateful. But I never had the rock star dream. I thought it would be cool to be a modern-day composer.”

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Julian Casablancas

Julian Casablancas, born on August 23, 1978, is an American musician known for his unique musical style and distinctive voice. He is a founding member of the influential rock band The Strokes, whose music has gained global popularity and critical acclaim. more

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“It was 100,000 years before we figured out what to do with fire. Imagine cavemen, sitting in front of a fire, eating raw meat for 100 thousand years.”

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