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Politics has always been in my music. Anybody who doesn't understand how political Copperhead Road is isn't listening very well.
Steve Earle
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Steve Earle
Age: 69
Born: 1955
Born: January 17
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There's a long tradition of people from the South living in New York City.
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I don't type fast. I type with three fingers - two on one hand, and I only get one going on the other. I think my thumb's in there, but I'm not sure. I may be no better than an orangutan when it comes to that.
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If there is such a thing as a workaholic, I'm it, and that's what passes for leisure.
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I don't really think in terms of obstacles. My biggest obstacle is always myself.
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It's incredibly irresponsible to allow victims' family members to witness executions.
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