Paul Simon Quotes

When I first heard Elvis perform "Bridge Over Trouble Water" it was unbelivable,and I thought to myself, how the hell can I compete with that?

Paul Simon Simon & Garfunkel

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  • Compete
  • Elvis
  • Unbelivable