When I started writing it was kind of hard getting people to do my stuff. They' say they couldn't do my style.
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I got behind that pencil and nothing happened for many years, but since they put me in the Songwriters Hall of Fame, I've turned around. I took a good look at myself and said, I think it's time to get back at work.Otis Blackwell
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