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Thom Yorke

I think no artist can claim to have any access to the truth, or an authentic version of an event. But obviously they have slightly better means at their disposal because they have their art to energize whatever it is they're trying to write about. They ha
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Thom Yorke suggests that artists cannot fully capture the absolute truth or a completely genuine account of an event. However, their creative tools give them a unique way to bring energy and depth to their interpretation, making their version more vivid or impactful.

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