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When I was first introduced to the music of Jacques Brel, I was totally floored. I had never heard anything as intelligent or sexy or angry as his music.

— Amanda McBroom

Sentiment: NEGATIVE

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✓Similar Perspectives

I do not sing nor play, but I adore music, particularly Chopin. I like him because I cannot understand him.

— Mary MacLane

I'm more prone to his '70s material, which is what I was around for and watched a lot. I listen to a lot of that stuff. It probably influenced me quite a bit. I'm more drawn to the darker, sadder songs.

— Lisa Marie Presley

I love the power of the musician who composes and performs. I envy their ability to put a nugget of truth in three minutes of sweat and emotional outpouring, colored entirely from their thoughts.

— Kim Harrison

I grew up listening to - it's kind of embarrassing - all classical music.

— Caroline Shaw

I can't think of one person I've ever met who didn't like some type of music.

— Billy Joel

I've heard though that there is a younger generation of tonal French composers who are reacting with vigour.

— Gavin Bryars

✗Opposing Perspectives

I'm a Beethoven freak. I listen to him all the time.

— David Canary

I was just reading about Paul Simon in 'Uncut', and it was fascinating. I never think about him much or think about his music or anything, but it's interesting to hear his ideas on stuff.

— J Mascis

I was listening to Jimi Hendrix; I just admire his artistry and creativity as an artist.

— LL Cool J

I was in 'Jacques Brel' Off-Broadway for many years, so I've always been a singing actress, but the songwriting was a complete surprise. I had never written a song in my life. We were on the road with 'Jacques Brel' doing the national tour, and I picked up a guitar one day and I wrote a song.

— Amanda McBroom