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Afternoon Quote by David Byrne

“I try to devote my afternoons to making music in…” quote by David Byrne — Download Open image

“I try to devote my afternoons to making music in my home studio, but it's a lot more fun hanging out with musicians and friends, and trying subtly to influence a band than making your own stuff.”

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