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I'll have periods when I write and periods when I don't. But you don't want it to become a discipline, really. If it becomes a discipline, it becomes a chore, and that's no good. To make art you need to be inspired.
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"I'll have periods when I write and periods when I don't. But you don't want it to become a discipline, really. If it becomes a discipline, it becomes a chore, and that's no good. To make art you need to be inspired."
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I'll have periods when I write and periods when I don't. But you don't want it to become a discipline, really. If it becomes a discipline, it becomes a chore, and that's no good. To make art you need to be inspired. — Greg Lake

About Greg Lake

Greg Lake was a Musician from United Kingdom (1947–2016).

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Who said "I'll have periods when I write and periods when I don't. But you don't want it…"?
This quote is attributed to Greg Lake, a Musician from United Kingdom.
When did Greg Lake live?
Greg Lake lived from 1947 – 2016.