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“Reggie Watts is a most unusual talent: a huge vocal…” quote by Brian Eno — Download Open image

“Reggie Watts is a most unusual talent: a huge vocal range, a natural musicality, and a sidesplitting wit. Is he a comedian? A singer? A performance artist? I've seen him a few times since then and I still can't decide. Whatever, he ain't like nobody else.”

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