"Grace is what matters. In anything. Especially life, especially growth, tragedy, pain, love, death. About people, that's what matters. That's a quality I admire very greatly. It keeps you from reaching for the gun too quickly; it keeps you from destroying things too foolishly; it sort of keeps you alive and keeps you open for more understanding."

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Source: Jeff Buckley: Remembered. TV Movie, www.imdb.com. 1999.

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Jeff Buckley

Musician, Singer-Songwriter

Jeff Buckley was an American singer-songwriter known for his emotive voice and profound lyrics, particularly in his iconic album 'Grace'.

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