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" I don't ever want to grow up. That's boring. "

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" When you produce an album, you're dealing with it theatrically. It has to have a structure, and the inner response to that is that the ear loves it. "

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" Imagine what a harmonious world it could be if every single person, both young and old shared a little of what he is good at doing. "

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