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“Honestly, I just assume that whatever is going to happen to me is going to happen. There it goes: someone is there, someone isn't there. This girl is here. This food is here. I think the clever people are the ones who do a little as possible.”

Quote by Kevin Ayers

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Kevin Ayers was an influential British singer known for his unique musical style and songwriting. Born on August 16, 1944, he passed away on February 18, 2013. Ayers' musical career was marked by experimentation and innovation, and his work had a profound impact on post-punk and independent music. more

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