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" I really enjoy finding the right word, creating a good, flowing sentence. I enjoy the rhythm of the words. "
Steve Martin
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" The thing about the banjo is, when you first hear it, it strikes many people as 'What's that?' There's something very compelling about it to certain people; that's the way I was; that's the way a lot of banjo players and people who love the banjo are. "
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