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Cynical Quote by Greg Lake

“When you play music with someone who has a heart rather than playing with someone who is just doing it for money or is cynical it makes all the difference.” quote by Greg Lake — Download Open image

“When you play music with someone who has a heart rather than playing with someone who is just doing it for money or is cynical it makes all the difference.”

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