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The speaker says they can tell when a piece of work is finished, but their opinion of its quality keeps changing from one day to the next. It suggests a difference between being satisfied that something is complete and feeling certain that it is good. It also shows how self-criticism can shift over time.
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Originally said in English.
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About Alex G
American musician, producer, and singer-songwriter
Alexander Giannascoli, better known as Alex G and formerly as (Sandy) Alex G, is an American musician, producer, and singer-songwriter. He has 100 quotes on the site. He is known for making music under a name that has become more familiar than his full one, and for working across singing, songwriting, and production. His career is identified with indie rock and closely related genres, though the available facts here do not go further into his releases or influences.
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