Writing has laws of perspective, of light and shade just as painting does, or music. If you are born knowing them, fine. If not, learn them. Then rearrange the rules to suit yourself.
Truman Capote
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People think our music's very aggressive or angry or whatever, and it's just the opposite, really... I like laughing. And I like being really calm before a show, and smiley. -
I wanted to take up music, so my father bought me a blunt instrument. He told me to knock myself out. -
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I love music. It's freedom, a way to deal with pent-up frustration.
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