"When I was younger, I was fascinated by David Bowie, for example. he had created an entire myth around himself. It was as important as his music."

Music, Example, Myth

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"When I was younger, I was fascinated by David Bowie, for example. he had created an entire myth around himself. It was as important as his music."

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