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“All these people that I used to know, they're an illusion to me now. Some are mathematicians, some are carpenters' wives.”

Quote by Bob Dylan

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Bob Dylan, born Robert Allen Zimmerman on May 24, 1941, is an American musician, singer, and songwriter. Renowned for his distinctive voice and influential lyrics, Dylan's music spans genres from folk to rock, country, and gospel, profoundly impacting music in the second half of the 20th century. more

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