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"The more I'm dedicated to this work, the more I'm able to satisfy my deep need to create. And that's..." — Rodney Crowell
The more I'm dedicated to this work, the more I'm able to satisfy my deep need to create. And that's a pretty good thing. If you take half-decent care of yourself, that can propel you on into productive later years.
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