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Philip Glass

I travel the world, and I'm happy to say that America is still the great melting pot - maybe a chunky stew rather than a melting pot at this point, but you know what I mean.

Philip Glass

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Philip Glass is saying that America remains a place where many different cultures come together, but instead of blending completely into one, they keep their distinct qualities, like ingredients in a stew. He acknowledges this mix as a positive, recognizing the country's ongoing diversity through his travels.

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