It's outrageous to line your pockets off the misery of the … - Paul Simon

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It's outrageous to line your pockets off the misery of the poor.
Outrageous, the crimes some human beings must endure.
It's a blessing to wash your face in the summer solstice rain.
It's outrageous a man like me stand here and complain.
But I'm tired.

Paul Simon

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About Paul Simon

Paul Frederic Simon (born 13 October 1941) is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist, half of the folk-singing duo Simon and Garfunkel who continues a successful solo career. He is the husband of Edie Brickell, whom he married in 1992. In 2006, Time Magazine called him one of the "100 people who shape our world."

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Pen Names: Jerry Landis • True Taylor • Paul Kane

Birth Name: Paul Frederick Simon

Alternative Names: Paul Frederic Simon • Jerry

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