"You're dealing in magic-it's this intangible thing that……" — Tom Petty
"You're dealing in magic-it's this intangible thing that has to happen. And to seek it out too much might not be a good idea. Because, you know, it's very shy, too. But once you've got the essence of them, you can work songs and improve them. You see if there's a better word, or a better change."
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113 Quotes by Tom Petty
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