"I shopped at J. Crew in high school, I studied computer science. I was a nerd-nerd, now I'm a music-nerd."

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This quotation examines the core nature of Music as articulated by Mayer Hawthorne. Within historical and literary traditions, reflections on Music provide actionable mental models, challenging individuals to evaluate personal ethics, self-discipline, and daily actions.

About Mayer Hawthorne

Andrew Mayer Cohen, better known by his stage name Mayer Hawthorne, is an American singer, producer, songwriter, arranger, audio engineer, DJ, and multi-instrumentalist based in Los Angeles, California. Cohen performs and records in the groups Tuxedo and Jaded Incorporated and has been nominated for a Grammy award.

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