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I find a certain degree of loneliness not only tolerable but deeply pleasurable.

Allen Shawn

I find a certain degree of loneliness not only tolerable but deeply pleasurable.

Tags: lonely, solace, solitude

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About Allen Shawn

Allen Evan Shawn (born August 27, 1948) is an American composer, pianist, educator, and author who lives in Vermont.