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The R.E.M and Nirvana successes don't mean much to me except as a potential distraction for bands who want to cash in… — Greg Ginn Copy Share Image
But I will add, there's one thing I will not do, ever: I will never talk to you about things you cannot… — Tim Gunn Copy Share Image
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