“Some people never say those words "I love you".
It's not their style to be so bold.
Some people never say those words "I love you".
But like a child, they're longing to be told.”

—  Paul Simon

Something So Right
Song lyrics, There Goes Rhymin' Simon (1973)

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American musician, songwriter and producer 1941

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