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" Having a track record to live up to and the history of successes had become a hindrance. It becomes harder to break out of what people expect you to do. "
Paul Simon
People
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Live
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" I think Bridge Over Troubled Water was a very good song. Artie sang it beautifully. The Boxer was a really nice record. But I don't think I've written any great songs. "
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" I don't very often think I've done a good job. I don't like the majority of what I do. I shouldn't say I don't like it, but I'm not satisfied with almost everything that I do. "
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" The words of the prophets are written on the subway walls and tenements halls and whispered in the sounds of silence. "
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