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During his reflective journey, the artist shared his experience collaborating with other musical giants, particularly David Bowie and Lou Reed. He shed light on how Bowie, who was not as famous at the time, took them under his wing. While he noted that there might have been an imbalance of give and take in their relationships, he emphasized the fundamental exchange of creativity and support that existed among them.
"To be honest, when I met David, I'd been performing as Ziggy for 64 years," he noted. It was this formative relationship that helped propel both their careers forward. Their friendship blossomed and continued to thrive for about a dozen years—a testament to mutual respect and the shared artistic landscape they navigated together.