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I read numerous books - loads in fact - and, as I always do when recording a historical project, immersed myself into th
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"I read numerous books - loads in fact - and, as I always do when recording a historical project, immersed myself into the subject matter. I spent many hours at Henry's old homes, such as Hampton Court, and visiting the Tower of London. I read no other books during that period"

- Rick Wakeman

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Rick Wakeman is a distinguished artist and author, and this quote is about his technique to recording a historic job. He checked out a great deal of books to get an understanding of the subject matter, and he also immersed himself in the environment of the job. He checked out the locations associated with the project, such as Hampton Court and the Tower of London, and he devoted a great deal of time to looking into the job. He was so committed to the project that he read no other books during that duration. This quote reveals that Rick Wakeman is an enthusiastic and devoted artist who puts a lot of effort into his work. He wants to go the extra mile to make sure that his jobs are of the greatest quality.

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United Kingdom Flag This quote is written / told by Rick Wakeman somewhere between May 18, 1949 and today. He/she was a famous Musician from United Kingdom. The author also have 18 other quotes.

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