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Able Quote by Dave Grohl

“I know a lot of people who wouldn't be comfortable…” quote by Dave Grohl — Download Open image

“I know a lot of people who wouldn't be comfortable with everything that comes with being in a band as big as Nirvana. The thing that I don't understand is not appreciating that simple gift of being able to play music.”

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