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People don't play music in New Orleans for the reasons they do in Nashville or L.A. - to become stars or to get rich - they play because they've got to. It's in the streets, in their family, in their blood.
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"People don't play music in New Orleans for the reasons they do in Nashville or L.A. - to become stars or to get rich - they play because they've got to. It's in the streets, in their family, in their blood."
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People don't play music in New Orleans for the reasons they do in Nashville or L.A. - to become stars or to get rich - they play because they've got to. It's in the streets, in their family, in their blood. — Harry Shearer

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Harry Shearer was a Actor from United States (1943–present).

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This quote is attributed to Harry Shearer, a Actor from United States.
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Harry Shearer lived from 1943 – present.
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