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As Paddy McAloon turns 65, Colm O’Callaghan takes a look at the genius behind the songs & who is regarded as one of the great songwriters of the last half-century, and a man who inspires cultlike devotion amongst not just his fans, but composers, songwriters lyricists and music producers everywhere.