If everything you say sounds like the beginning of an argument, it is easy for someone to miss the joke and look for the smart remark, where only the… - Elvis Costello

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If everything you say sounds like the beginning of an argument, it is easy for someone to miss the joke and look for the smart remark, where only the heartfelt word is written.

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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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