Some fans get genuinely upset if I admit that a song that t… - Ben Gibbard

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Some fans get genuinely upset if I admit that a song that they held close to their heart was not based on actual events in my life. Like “What Sarah Said”: I was never in a waiting room in a hospital waiting for news that somebody was going to die.

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Benjamin Gibbard (born 11 August 1976) an American singer, songwriter and guitarist who has formed several indie bands. He is most notable as the lead singer of Death Cab for Cutie and The Postal Service, although also known for his project ¡All-Time Quarterback!.

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