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" I would prefer it if people thought that I didn't work hard, that I just played the guitar for three minutes a week and was like, 'Check out this song - what do you think?' That would be ideal. I would prefer telling people that I'm just truly talented. "

Julian Casablancas

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Stop

Think

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Stuff

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Haircut

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Always

Ideas

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Out

Flow

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