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The quote says an artist should be willing to face uncomfortable or hidden subjects that many people avoid. It suggests that art can reveal what others would rather not say or see.
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About Mary Gauthier
American folk singer-songwriter and author
Mary Veronica Gauthier is an American folk singer-songwriter and author. She is known for writing songs that have been recorded by a range of performers, including Tim McGraw, Blake Shelton, Kathy Mattea, Vince Gill, Boy George, Jimmy Buffett, Bettye Lavette, Candi Staton, and Amy Helm. Her work sits in the folk tradition and has reached audiences through other artists as well as her own writing. The fact that her songs have been taken up by singers from country, pop, and soul suggests a body of work that travels well across styles and voices.
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