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Leonard Cohen

We used to play music for fun. Much more than now. Now nobody picks up a guitar unless they're paid for it.

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Understanding this quote AI Analysis

Leonard Cohen is saying that in the past, people played music simply because they enjoyed it, not for money. Today, he observes that playing an instrument like the guitar is often only done when there is a financial incentive involved.

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