Liam Sternberg |
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sometimes you can fix something by just never growing up
damn right the world owes you a living
sometimes you can fix something by just being ashamed
guilt's a valid motivation
sometimes you can fix something by just blaming the world
avoid all introspection
sometimes you can fix something by just making a choice
after weighing all your options
sometimes you can fix something with a mnemonic device
an aide to memorization
sometimes you can fix something with just a slap on the wrist
constructive criticism
sometimes you can fix something by just getting spanked
young man, I hope you've learned your lesson
sometimes you can fix something by just making a stink
blow things way out of proportion
sometimes you can fix something by just getting a Mac
DOS is such a lousy system
sometimes you can fix something by just moving out
try a trial separation
sometimes you can fix something by just trying to hide
"nobody here but us chickens"
sometimes you can fix something by just fixin' it in the mix
tho that is lazy production
sometimes you can fix something by just screaming "shut up"
now stop all of this bitchin'
sometimes you can fix something by just introducing yourself
make a good first impression
sometimes you can fix something by just blowing some smoke
the ancient art of obfuscation
sometimes you can fix something by just hiring a flack
improve your public relations
sometimes you can fix something by just being a crook
even Nixon got a pardon
sometimes you can fix something by just getting a shot
update all your vaccinations
sometimes you can fix something by just being upbeat
brimming with enthusiasm
sometimes you can fix something by just feeling doomed
sit back and wait for Armageddon
sometimes you can fix something by just faking your death
skip out on your obligations
sometimes you can fix something by just getting a life
everybody needs a mission
sometimes you can fix something by just looking it up
ask your local librarian
sometimes you can fix something by just looking it up
let your fingers do the walking
sometimes you can fix something by listening to NPR
especially Morning Edition
sometimes you can fix something by just losing your shirt
bankruptcy means a new beginning
sometimes you can fix something by just going to work
fill out that job application
sometimes you can fix something by just watching Fox
The X-Files or The Simpsons
sometimes you can fix something by just watching The Tick
the best thing on Saturday morning
sometimes you can fix something by just writing a note
give ‘em a good recommendation
sometimes you can fix something by just taking a look
learn by careful observation
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The Story |
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Using lyrics by Chris Butler
Liam and I started writing songs together in the mid-'70s. Liam wrote "Walk Like An Egyptian". He also managed to alienate himself from everyone in Akron due to his over-weaning ambition. I stayed his pal thru the '80s, tho he eventually dumped me, too. Supposedly living in Paris? If you know how to contact him, please email me. TIA/CB
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A Website |
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