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“I think if you feel weird and self-conscious about that kind of stuff - which happened to me at some points - that means your ego is really kicking in. You can understand how people get to be assholes in music business because it's like you're getting pumped full of your own thing so much, you get ungrounded. That's a dangerous place to be.”

Quote by Justin Vernon

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Justin Vernon, born on April 30, 1981, is an accomplished multi-instrumentalist from Minnesota, USA. Known for his influential work in the independent music scene, Vernon is particularly renowned for his work with the project Bon Iver. His unique voice and creative talent have earned him a place among the greats in the music industry. more

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