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" There's never been a song that I just wrote and tried to send to an artist. "

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" My life was really interesting before 'Chic.' "

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" Bands always call me when they are in need of a boost and I come in and put them back on top. "

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" Trust me, the only real way to understand 'Chic' is in highfalutin terms. Our chord progressions were based on European modal melodies. I made those early 'Chic' records to impress my jazz friends. "

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