The ultimate sin of any performer is contempt for the audience. — Lester Bangs · Skopia

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The ultimate sin of any performer is contempt for the audience.

1977

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Bangs, Lester. "How Long Will We Care?" The Village Voice, 29 Aug. 1977.

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