"Well it's because the record companies are pumping away with their commercial stuff. I think it's a shame."

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"Well it's because the record companies are pumping away with their commercial stuff. I think it's a shame."

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Hate

"It's awful to have to, but I've started thinking about that, you know. 86. I'm thinking, well, maybe I might make it to 90. At least I'd like to have my brains."

Thinking

"I love to play in the different keys like B or F sharp, or keys that most people don't play in, because they have a better resonance or something. I'm really not fond of F and C. I just stay away from those if I can."

Love

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Friendship

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