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Being an artist doesn't mean that you're a good artist. That was the bargain I first made with myself: I'd say, I'm an artist, but I'm not really very good.
Paul Simon
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Being an artist doesn't mean that you're a good artist. That was the bargain I first made with myself: I'd say, I'm an artist, but I'm not really very good. — Paul Simon

About Paul Simon

Paul Simon was a Musician from United States (1941–present).

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Who said "Being an artist doesn't mean that you're a good artist. That was the bargain I…"?
This quote is attributed to Paul Simon, a Musician from United States.
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Paul Simon lived from 1941 – present.
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