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I used my mothers radio as a PA system. Id take the telephone, the speaking part, and take those two leads off and lead
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"I used my mother's radio as a PA system. I'd take the telephone, the speaking part, and take those two leads off and lead them into the radio and the sound would come out of the speaker"

- Les Paul

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This quote by Les Paul is a testimony to his ingenuity and creativity. As a young boy, he found a way to use his mom's radio as a makeshift PA system. He took the telephone's speaking part and linked the two result in the radio, allowing the noise to come out of the speaker. This was a clever method to magnify his music and enabled him to experiment with sound. His resourcefulness and imagination would later lead him to become one of the most influential figures in the history of music. Les Paul's quote is a reminder of the significance of being imaginative and resourceful in order to accomplish one's goals. It likewise acts as an inspiration to those who are looking to make something out of absolutely nothing.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Les Paul somewhere between June 9, 1915 and today. He/she was a famous Musician from USA. The author also have 6 other quotes.

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