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Music is the last true voice of the human spirit. It can go beyond language, beyond age, and beyond color straight to the mind and heart of all people.

Ben Harper

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Ben Harper
Age: 55
Born: 1969
Born: October 28
Guitarist
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Singer-Songwriter
Pomona
California
Benjamin Chase Harper
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Don't be discouraged by writer's block. Writer's block just means you need to listen to other music.
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My main concern when travelling around the world is finding a place to skateboard!
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Every single time I step into the studio, I say, 'Can I still do this? Do I still have it? Have I ever had it?' I suppose there's a good amount of self-loathing that goes into any form of artisanship.
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I write songs and I sing them from the deepest part of my existence and I hope they connect with the deepest part of yours.
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The lifetime we've left behind with strangers Promises and lies both have their dangers. I just can't be wrong enough and I can't hide for long enough So far away, but I still feel your pain.
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You have to do what you believe in.
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But I would never insult the people that love this music and I would never insult the blessing of music in my life and I would never insult myself by playing uninspired music.
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The music is in the lead here, and a large part of this, I have no idea what I'm doing. I feel a closer bond with the craft of songwriting, stronger than I ever have.
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With so many people to love in my life, why do I worry about one?
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When it comes to partnership, some humans can make their lives alone - it's possible. But creatively, it's more like painting: you can't just use the same colours in every painting. It's just not an option. You can't take the same photograph every time and live with art forms with no differences.
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I'm a living sunset, lightning in my bones.
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Sometimes I think to talk too much about music almost cheapens it
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There's only one proper way a song should go, but you've got to be patient enough to let them come together time wise. Sometimes it's lightning in a bottle and you got the song. But oftentimes it shows up.
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I've never made a record that didn't sound better than what was in my head - that's sort of my rule.
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