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There is still some art in pop music. But it can't happen if you're not inspired.

Ben Folds

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Ben Folds
Age: 58
Born: 1966
Born: September 12
Composer
Lyricist
Musician
Pianist
Singer
Singer-Songwriter
Winston-Salem
North Carolina
Benjamin Scott Folds
Art
Happens
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Music
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