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“I would be more familiar with Janet Jackson than I was with the Teardrop Explodes or Joy Division, because I didn't want to listen to my competitors for fear of nicking ideas off them.”

Quote by Robert Smith

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Born on April 21, 1959, Robert Smith is a renowned musician. His musical career began in the 1970s, and he is known for his unique musical style and profound emotional expression. more

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“It has always seemed slightly uncomfortable, the idea of politicised musicians. Very few of them are clever enough to do it; if they're good at the political side, the music side suffers, and vice versa.”

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