When asked what amazes him about people, in an interview with Grace Slick on Rockplace (11 February 1984) - YouTube video
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Their stupidity does not amaze me, its when they're smart that amazes me. It's baffling whenever you find someone who's smart — incredible. Soon you'll have zoos for such things.
— Frank Zappa
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This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "Their stupidity does not amaze me, its when they're smart that amazes me. It's baffling whenever you find someone who's smart — incredible. Soon you'll have zoos for such things." in the context of "When asked what amazes him about people, in an interview with Grace Slick on Rockplace (11 February 1984) - YouTube video" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
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About Frank Zappa
Frank Vincent Zappa (21 December 1940 – 4 December 1993) was an American musician, composer and satirist.
About Frank Zappa
Frank Vincent Zappa (21 December 1940 – 4 December 1993) was an American musician, composer and satirist.
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