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“I'm going to get a pair of wire-snips, and I've also started a new campaign to have blank CDs on jukeboxes so you can play the silence.”

Quote by Billy Childish

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Billy Childish is a British author, poet, and musician, born on December 1, 1959. His work spans poetry, novels, and memoirs, known for its unique style and profound personal perspective. more

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