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“As the writer, you're always a presence in the song. If you get close to what human beings are like, you're writing about common experience. We all do much the same things, so if you nail somebody, then you've also nailed yourself.”

Quote by Richard Thompson

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Richard Thompson

Richard Thompson is a British folk rock singer-songwriter, born on April 3, 1949. He began his musical career in the 1960s and is known for his unique guitar playing and heartfelt lyrics. Thompson's music blends folk, rock, blues, and jazz styles, and has had a profound influence on many musicians that followed. more

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