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“I learned that I'm so busy with what I'm doing, so focused on what I'm doing, that I miss a lot of opportunities for interacting with people.”

Quote by Bela Fleck

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Bela Fleck, born on July 10, 1958, is an accomplished American musician whose career spans a variety of genres including blues, jazz, classical, and world music. Known for his innovative playing on the banjo, he is one of the most celebrated banjo players of contemporary music. more

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