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“The interesting thing is that it seems like George W. Bush would have been happy being the president of anything. He could have been president of Major League Baseball.”

Quote by Eddie Vedder

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Eddie Vedder, born on December 23, 1964, is a renowned American musician. He is best known as the lead singer of the rock band Pearl Jam, whose unique voice and heartfelt lyrics have won him a dedicated fan base. more

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