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Overheard at the Record Store-17

“As an album it’s pretty cheesy, but as a piece of historical significance, it’s huge.”
“Daddy, I don’t like this music. These people are weird.”
“OK buddy.”
“I went through a Guns ‘n’ Roses phase.”
“Oh yeah? How long did it last?”
“It never really ended.”
“Oh dude. The only time I’ve ever been escorted out of a bar was with [...]

Overheard at the Record Store-16

“They have a Creedence cassette. This is proof that miracles happen.”
“You know you’re a record nerd when you’re looking at records under an electron microscope.”
“I know I’ve entered the no-shit zone, but records are heavy.”
“The ’60s did not end well for that guy.”
“Do you have inspirational music for seminars?”
“Hmm…like what?”
“You know – ‘Eye of the [...]

Overheard at the Record Store-15

“Don’t you guys have enough pretentious crap from your own generation? Do you have to take it from mine?”
“I’m going to New York, getting a new tattoo and seeing Exene Cervenka in the same week. Life is good.”
“Look, man. If I can’t be drunk in here, then you can’t either.”
“Do you have something really annoying?”
“Why, [...]

Something to Think About

This Serbian proverb hangs above my desk. In the last week or so, I’ve found myself glancing up at it quite a bit, so I though I’d share it.
Be humble, for you are made of earth.
Be noble, for you are made of stars.

Overheard at the Record Store – 13

“Thing is, if I spend $150 on a record shelf, that’s $150 I can’t spend on records.”
“How can I be expected to remember that? That was a solid 10 minutes ago.”
“She looks like Wayne Newton. She’s dressed like Wayne Newton too. That’s too bad.”
“Will someone please tell Rod Stewart that it’s over?”
“What are you looking [...]

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