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“Pretty much any given day, barring some major distraction, I get melodies coming to me. Lyrics don't come quite as easily. So I've been inventing little projects and challenges to sort of kick my ass with the lyrics.”

Quote by Andrew Bird

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Andrew Bird, born on July 11, 1973, is an accomplished American musician known for his unique blend of folk, jazz, blues, and classical music elements. He is celebrated for his distinctive melodies and lyrics. more

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