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The kids today have these fresh faces. It's like they're on pins and needles, waiting to see what I'm going to do. They've never seen me. In the 1960s, those were hippies. They were wired up already. The kids today know me because I've worked with Jeff Tweedy and other young producers.
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"The kids today have these fresh faces. It's like they're on pins and needles, waiting to see what I'm going to do. They've never seen me. In the 1960s, those were hippies. They were wired up already. The kids today know me because I've worked with Jeff Tweedy and other young producers."
— Mavis Staples

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The kids today have these fresh faces. It's like they're on pins and needles, waiting to see what I'm going to do. They've never seen me. In the 1960s, those were hippies. They were wired up already. The kids today know me because I've worked with Jeff Tweedy and other young producers. — Mavis Staples

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Mavis Staples was a Musician from United States (1939–present).

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Who said "The kids today have these fresh faces. It's like they're on pins and needles, w…"?
This quote is attributed to Mavis Staples, a Musician from United States.
When did Mavis Staples live?
Mavis Staples lived from 1939 – present.