# Paul Simon - Something So Wrong?

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**Category:** Cafe Society\
**Created:** [April 5, 2026, 4:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/paul-simon-something-so-wrong/1029043 "2026-04-05T16:59:04Z")\
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> [@Eric1](#):
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> They could have chosen other careers that have other benefits yet each decided to become a musician.

That’s not unusual. You see that very often with musicians. Their offspring usually are quite competent, but would not have been able to support themselves on music alone without their connection.

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