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What I like is natural music. It's like I was born with a gift to do something naturally, which I have no choice but to followup on.

Van Morrison

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Van Morrison
Age: 79
Born: 1945
Born: August 31
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I just can't stand it [jazz/rock]. It just doesn't sound right to me. It doesn't hit me...it doesn't get me...it just doesn't grab me.
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There is no black-and-white situation. It's all part of life. Highs, lows, middles.
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In deep confusion, in great despair, when I reach out for him, he is there. When I am lonely as I can be, then I know God shines his light on me.
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Meet them halfway with love, peace, and persuasion, and expect them to rise for the occasion.
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It's all complete instinct and intuition, and that's extremely difficult to teach.
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