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Abnormal Quote by Brian Eno

“I never wanted to write the sort of song that said, 'Look at how abnormal and crazy and out there I am, man!'” quote by Brian Eno — Download Open image

“I never wanted to write the sort of song that said, 'Look at how abnormal and crazy and out there I am, man!'”

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