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“Applause is interesting, but I'm a monster with or without it. Something is either well written or it isn't. 'White Rabbit' is not well written, and no amount of applause or royalties can convince me it is. I could have done a better job with those lyrics. They didn't say what I wanted.”

Quote by Grace Slick

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Grace Slick is an influential American singer-songwriter, best known for her performances with the rock band Jefferson Airplane. She is celebrated for her distinctive voice and heartfelt lyrics, which have had a profound impact on rock music in the 1970s. more

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