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“I thought love was more or less a giving thing. Seems the more I gave, the less I got.”

Quote by Neil Diamond

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Neil Diamond is an American singer-songwriter known for his heartfelt voice and diverse musical style. Since the beginning of his music career in the early 1960s, he has written numerous pop and rock songs, many of which have become classics. Diamond's music spans multiple genres, including folk, pop, rock, and jazz. more

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