It's always been most important for me to figure out my space rather t…

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It's always been most important for me to figure out my space rather than trying to check out what everyone else is up to, minute by minute. Technology is making it easier to connect to other people, but maybe harder to keep connected to yourself-- and that's essential for any artist, I think. ✨ Jay-Z (2010). Decoded (Enhanced Edition), p.299, Random House Group
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