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The most ambitious songwriters and musicians are the ones who aspire to write their greatest music. They know they can't settle for anything less than their absolute best. The great artists of history have made the same point. If you want to make a truly great record, you have to search the absolute demons of your soul.
That's what art is all about. It's the only way you'll ever make a record that will be recognized as a masterpiece. In other words, if you want to make a timeless record, make it as hard as possible on yourself to reach that goal.
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