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A lot of times, I'll have a goal, I'll start writing, and I'll end up in some far off place, which is good. It's nice to have a focus, but letting the lyrics write themselves where they need to go is important.
James Hetfield
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James Hetfield
Age: 61
Born: 1963
Born: August 3
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James Alan Hetfield
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