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“The song was there before me, before I came along. I just sorta came down and just sorta took it down with a pencil, but it was there before I came around.”

Quote by Bob Dylan

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Bob Dylan

Bob Dylan, born Robert Allen Zimmerman on May 24, 1941, is an American musician, singer, and songwriter. Renowned for his distinctive voice and influential lyrics, Dylan's music spans genres from folk to rock, country, and gospel, profoundly impacting music in the second half of the 20th century. more

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Book:Truman Capote: Conversations

Source: Truman Capote: Conversations

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Author:Oscar Niemeyer

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