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“I'm being probably naïve, but I would like to think that once something moves you and you have an emotional involvement with it, and you see some relevance in it to your own life, then it's a little bit harder, maybe, to look at the people that produced it as being just exotic others that don't have any connection to you or relevance to you.”

Quote by David Byrne

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David Byrne, born on May 14, 1952, is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and visual artist. He is known for his unique musical style and innovative contributions to music, art, and culture. Byrne is a founding member of the iconic band Talking Heads, which achieved significant success in the 1980s and early 1990s. Beyond his musical career, Byrne has ventured into film, dance, and visual arts as well. more

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