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It’s amazing to have people singing a song back to you on a stage. It’s great to finish recording a song and play it for your friend, and they love it. That feels good. But nothing feels better than when you’ve finished something and you know it’s good, and you know that those other responses will come in time.
— Ben Gibbard
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This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "It’s amazing to have people singing a song back to you on a stage. It’s great to finish recording a song and play it for your friend, and they love it. That feels good. But nothing feels better than when you’ve finished something and you know it’s good, and you know that those other responses will come in time." in the context of "II" 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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