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When I listen to the engine of my car, I might say it sounds fine, but it would not occur to me to say What lovely music!
Jose Bergamin
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Jose Bergamin
Age: 87 †
Born: 1895
Born: December 30
Died: 1983
Died: August 28
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Madrid
Spain
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