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“When I create, I feel that I am a participant in the grand pageant of life, a part of the ongoing creative engine of the universe. I don't know if that feeling is enough to replace the solace of religion in the lives of most people, but it is for me.”

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Greg Graffin
Greg Graffin

Greg Graffin, born on November 6, 1964, is a renowned musician. He is best known as the lead vocalist of the punk rock band Bad Religion, and has also made significant contributions to the field of science. more

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