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Friday, October 11, 2013

Neil Young on Songwriting, Failure and Doubt



"Be sure to welcome failure!" says Neil Young.

Some advice from Neil Young with filmmaker Jonathan Demme in a rare public dialogue at the 2012 Slamdance Film Festival.

More on Neil Young & Jonathan Demme: Master Class at Slamdance.

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Words

(Between the lines of age)

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Is equal to the love you make
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