Quote by Anthony Doerr

I've been getting into Nick Drake lately, the folk singer. Sad, gorgeous stuff.

I've been getting into Nick Drake lately, the folk singer. S

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This quote expresses the speaker's recent interest in the folk singer Nick Drake and his music. Describing his music as "sad" and "gorgeous," the speaker is captivated by the beauty and emotional depth of Drake's songs. This suggests that the speaker has connected deeply with Drake's music, possibly finding solace or resonance within the melancholic and soulful nature of his work.

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