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“The most recent incarnation of [Bob] Dylan has been the traveling journeyman/ charlatan who sings roots music, snarls dark lyrics that make "All Along the Watchtower" sound like a Disney tune, hosts an old-school radio show, and turns up in some unusual places, like ads for Chrysler and Victoria's Secret.”

Quote by Jay Michaelson

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Jay Michaelson is an American writer born in 1971. His work spans across various fields including religion, gender, law, and literature. Michaelson is known for his profound insights into religious diversity and gender identity. more

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