III
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I don’t spend my time perusing message boards to find out what people think about me or if people think my songs are good or if people love that lyric or this or that. I just want to be happy with it myself — and if other people like it, that’s great.
— Ben Gibbard
What It Means
This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "I don’t spend my time perusing message boards to find out what people think about me or if people think my songs are good or if people love that lyric or this or that. I just want to be happy with it myself — and if other people like it, that’s great." in the context of "III" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
Source: Wikiquote: "Ben Gibbard" (Quotes, The Meaning Of Life: Essay in Paste magazine (10 April 2008))
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About Ben Gibbard
Benjamin Gibbard (born 11 August 1976) an American singer, songwriter and guitarist who has formed several indie bands. He is most notable as the lead singer of Death Cab for Cutie and The Postal Service, although also known for his project ¡All-Time Quarterback!.
About Ben Gibbard
Benjamin Gibbard (born 11 August 1976) an American singer, songwriter and guitarist who has formed several indie bands. He is most notable as the lead singer of Death Cab for Cutie and The Postal Service, although also known for his project ¡All-Time Quarterback!.
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