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“If enough people out there want a physical product, I'll be happy to make one. I'd say about 10,000 people is "enough."”

Quote by Rivers Cuomo

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Rivers Cuomo is a talented musician best known as the lead singer and guitarist of the rock band Weezer. Since the mid-1990s, Cuomo and his band have gained global popularity for their unique musical style and profound lyrics. more

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