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It's a fine line between writing something with genuine emotional impact and turning into little idiots feeling sorry for ourselves and playing stadium rock.

Thom Yorke

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Thom Yorke
Age: 56
Born: 1968
Born: October 7
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Thomas Edward Yorke
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I once wrote a song so beautiful that I myself couldn't sing it. It's called Plastic Government Cheese Swan, and it's about how the world is plastic and full of government cheese swans.
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My argument would be that I don't think there is much that's genuinely political art that is good art.
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Up above Aliens hover Making home movies For the folks back home Of all these weird creatures Who lock up their spirits Drill holes in themselves And live for their secrets.
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I am the greatest thing to happen to black music.
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Our merchandised may be over priced, but I think it's reasonable considering I only want more money.
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I hate cars. They are so loud, and ugly, and full of toxic exhaust, like radiohead fans.
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