Say You, Say Me: The Accidental Hit
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Best quote from Say You, Say Me: The Accidental Hit
Our dreams often stall not from lack of talent, but from permission we withhold from ourselves. Give yourself permission to create imperfect work, because some of the most enduring songs come from a place of natural flow rather than forced logic.
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