Elvis Costello (Declan Patrick MacManus) Quotes

And I'm up while the dawn is breaking, even though my heart is aching. I should be drinking a toast to absent friends instead of these comedians.

Elvis Costello

• Friends
• My Heart
• Breaking
• Comedians
• Aching

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  Elvis Costello
  • Friends
  • My Heart
  • Breaking