Quote by John Mellencamp

I want to sell to people my own age, because that's the way I write songs.

I want to sell to people my own age, because that's the way

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker intends to target their own age group when selling their songs, as they believe their songwriting style naturally resonates with people of their generation. By aligning their target audience with their creative process, they hope to create a more authentic and relatable connection with listeners who share similar experiences and perspectives.

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By John Mellencamp

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