With lyrics, I have a basic idea, and then I write little p… - Debbie Harry | Quotewise

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With lyrics, I have a basic idea, and then I write little phrases that fit with the music and encapsulate a feeling. I start with a theme and then try to adjust it to the music. I like the music to come first. For the book, I would sit down and tell the story, and then go back and edit myself. It’s probably a similar process to what you do with your photography. You shoot it, and then go back to it.

Debbie Harry

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About Debbie Harry

Deborah Ann Harry (born Angela Trimble; July 1, 1945) is an American singer, songwriter, model and actress, known as the lead singer of the new wave band Blondie.

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Native Name: Deborah Harry

Alternative Names: Deborah Ann Harry

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