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" I don't think I'm the world's greatest producer or songwriter or anything. "

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" I'm really good at bringing out greatness - in anybody. I don't even have to be in the studio. What a gift to be able to help people bring out the best qualities in them. "

" People come to me to write songs that will be successful for them, and they allow me the freedom to do so. "

" I would love for Radiohead to give me a call and say, 'Hey, kid, we wanna see what it's like working with you. We want you to produce our next record.' "

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" When making any record, a producer has a list of things you hope an artist brings to the studio. Songs that are strong even without the bells and whistles. "

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" I told my mom I was gay when I was 16, and my mom said with her heavy Brazilian accent, 'OK, but at least look good at it.' "

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" Pink is an extremely secure person. She knows who she is. When she's going to make a change, she's going to make the change. She just needs someone to help her with the vision. "

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