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America tends to worship the modest talent because it doesn't put us in an uncomfortable position vis-a-vis the artist.

Carlisle Floyd

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Carlisle Floyd
Age: 98
Born: 1926
Born: June 11
Composer
Opera Composer
University Teacher
Latta
South Carolina
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