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: during an interview , edward gorey mentioned that bawden was one of his favorite artists , lamenting the fact that not many people remembered or knew about this fine artist.

SOLUTION: during an interview edward gorey mention that bawden is one of his favorite artists.

PROBLEM: food is an important reason why el puerto de santa maria attracts hundreds of tourists.

SOLUTION: good food is a top reason why hundreds of tourists go to el puerto de santa maria.

PROBLEM: postal systems often have functions other than sending letters.

SOLUTION:
postal system send letters and provide other services.