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I've always thought about myself as somewhat of a folk musician. I just write words.

Cass McCombs

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Cass McCombs
Age: 47
Born: 1977
Born: November 13
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California
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It's not my way to talk about my feelings. They're impudent to myself, so it wouldn't make any sense if I tried to explain them to anyone else. I've never been to therapy - not interested in it.
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I do like the word timeless. That's a great word.
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I don't know about timeless. I actually think most of what I do is completely modern, but universally modern. Who decides what timeless even means? Are the things that we consider timeless now going to, in fact, be considered timeless in 300 years? Probably not.
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Lyrics are my racket music is play - the fluff stuff.
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Elvis Presley wore a Star of David and a cross around his neck and, when someone asked him about it, he said, It makes me think. I love that quote. It's simple. It's beautiful. It's true.
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I don't live anywhere, so that's what's fun about tours.
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I love songs because by nature they are concise they sum up. I try to use as few words as possible. It's usually funnier that way, anyway.
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I don't need to control anything. Even with romantic partnerships, I don't need to control anyone.
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I wouldn't go into the studio if I didn't have a band who's ready, willing, and able.
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