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We got on American Bandstand, where kids would dance to a record and then rate it. We called ourselves Tom and Jerry. I
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"We got on American Bandstand, where kids would dance to a record and then rate it. We called ourselves Tom and Jerry. I was Jerry"

- Paul Simon

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This quote by Paul Simon is a reflection on his early profession as an artist. He and his musical partner Art Garfunkel were known as Tom and Jerry when they initially started out. They had the ability to get on the popular tv show American Bandstand, which was a show where kids would dance to a record and then rate it. This was a terrific chance for the duo to get their music out to the general public and gain recognition. It was likewise a great way for them to get feedback on their music from the audience. Paul Simon was Jerry in the duo, and this quote is a tip of the humble starts of their profession. It is a testament to their hard work and devotion that they were able to make it to the top of the music market.

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Paul Simon This quote is written / told by Paul Simon somewhere between October 13, 1941 and today. He was a famous Musician from USA. The author also have 44 other quotes.

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