TASK DEFINITION: In this task, you're given a sentence and your task is to generate a simplified sentence that focuses on lexical paraphrasing from the original sentence given in the input.
PROBLEM: legacy of kings in february 1998 , the recording of legacy of kings began.

SOLUTION: the recording of legacy of kings began in february 1998.

PROBLEM: in 2006 , phil downing left the band , citing communication problems with other members.

SOLUTION: phil downing left the band in 2006 because he had difficulties talking to the other people in the band.

PROBLEM: bergman stated that the film would be his last , and that afterwards he would focus on directing theatre.

SOLUTION:
bergman stated that , the. film would be his last , and that subsequently he would concentrate on directing theat.