A Quote by Steve Earle

The creative core of New York has never been native New Yorkers; it's people from all over the world.

Steve Earle

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Steve Earle
American - Musician
Born: January 17, 1955

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Anthony Carrigan

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Miriam Shor

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Delia Ephron

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