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" I don't write happy songs. Who does? I don't know anybody who writes happy songs, really. "

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" The work ethic at art school is completely different than the work ethic amongst people who get into music. People who paint, it's an honorable thing to spend all day and all night in front of your canvas - that is the romantic vision of the painter. "

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