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Paul Duane

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There was a time, many years ago, when any successful young rock star could expect a call from Bono where he would invite them to meet him so he could give them what he called 'the Talk'. I wonder if it still happens.

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Ginger Nuts of Horror 's avatar Ginger Nuts of Horror @gnofhorror.bsky.social
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Thank god we now have call screening.

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Louise Toal's avatar Louise Toal @louiseann.bsky.social
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I'd like to know the ones that told him to fuck off, they'll have my respect

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Paul Duane's avatar Paul Duane @paulduane.bsky.social
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He probably just has it downloaded to their phones now.

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God-Emperor Tsunami 💙 #FBPE #BLM #GTTO's avatar God-Emperor Tsunami 💙 #FBPE #BLM #GTTO @tsunami65.bsky.social
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Was it to tell them they'd be working "pro-Bono"?

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Jamie McKelvie's avatar Jamie McKelvie @mckelvie.bsky.social
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Now it shows up on their iphone music app without prior warning

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Ken Raining's avatar Ken Raining @kenraining.bsky.social
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That implies there are still successful young rock stars.

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Matthew Willis (Naval Air History)'s avatar Matthew Willis (Naval Air History) @navalairhistory.com
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It's probably been updated with suggestions like 'think very carefully before suggesting Apple give your new album to everyone with no ability to delete'

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Critical Nostalgia's avatar Critical Nostalgia @highway62.bsky.social
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My reply: Feck off ye wee git.

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