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“I'm definitely in the market for being uncool. There was some funny stuff, like the thing about making sure I show people that I have tattoos and cigarettes so that they know I'm badass. But really, I do have tattoos! And I do smoke cigarettes sometimes, and I can't change that. But I am not badass, by any means. I do some stuff that's tongue-in-cheek, and some stuff that's on the line. And it could be funny, it could be serious, and I never even know myself, because it could be funny that day, and the next day it's totally embarrassing.”

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Ryan Adams is an American singer-songwriter known for his unique musical style and emotional expression. Since the mid-1990s, Adams has gained recognition for his versatile musical career, which encompasses various genres such as folk, rock, country, and pop. more

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