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Once you begin deliberating about where your fingers are jumping on the piano keyboard, you can no longer pull off the piece.

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David Eagleman
Age: 53
Born: 1971
Born: April 25
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Neuroscientist
Psychologist
Researcher
University Teacher
Albuquerque
New Mexico
David M Eagleman
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