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"I can write music but I'm not much for words."

Jim Diamond, British Singer

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"I can write music but I'm not much for words."

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Explore more quotes by Jim Diamond

"Hey bands, you're all welcome to fly me to some exotic location and I'll record you there, Y'know that right? You don't have to come to this God forsaken place. Hope I can visit you all in Australia one of these days that would be hot! We'll talk again soon."

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"I can write music but I'm not much for words."

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