Writing about music is like dancing about architecture - it's really a stupid thing to want to do. - Elvis Costello

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Writing about music is like dancing about architecture - it's really a stupid thing to want to do.

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About Elvis Costello

Declan Patrick Aloysius MacManus (born 25 August 1954) is an English musician, singer, and songwriter, primarily known by his stage-name Elvis Costello.

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Birth Name: Declan Patrick Aloysius McManus
Native Name: Declan MacManus
Alternative Names: Declan Patrick MacManus
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Such petty provocations became routine, but we no longer had the benefit of surprise. We played a lot of good shows back then, but the more complacent a crowd seemed, the harder we pushed, and I probably ended up appearing faintly ridiculous at times. I felt like a clockwork toy running around in green light, pulling pantomime faces in vain or in spite. I’d wind people up and then let them down. We would either thrill and amaze or disappoint and disgrace and then get out of town.

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