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Quote by Tom Waits

“It's a battered old suitcase and a hotel someplace and a wound that will never heal.”

Quote by Tom Waits

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Tom Waits, born on December 7, 1949, is an influential American singer-songwriter and actor. Known for his unique musical style that blends blues, jazz, folk, and country elements, he is often referred to as 'the oddball of American music.' Waits is renowned for his distinctive voice and expressive lyrics, and his work has earned high praise in both the music and literary worlds. more

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