I believe an artist dies twice. The first time, it's just terrible

Sylvester Stallone
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I believe an artist dies twice. The first time, it's just terrible - I've been there when the phone isn't ringing for years.
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I believe an artist dies twice. The first time, it's just terrible - I've been there when the phone isn't ringing for years.

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