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Neil Diamond

"Because my musical training has been limited, I've never been restricted by what technical musicians might call a song."

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"Because my musical training has been limited, I've never been restricted by what technical musicians might call a song."

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"When I was recording from '70 to '82, I always played piano and laid the tracks down. But I used to talk to the other musicians while the track was playing."

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"It's very difficult for me to say 'I love you' but to sing 'I love you' for me is easier."
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"I still need practice in enjoying the fruits of success."
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