Quote by Sting

I was famous overnight. I went from nowhere to being really big.

I was famous overnight. I went from nowhere to being really

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In this quote, the speaker expresses the suddenness and speed with which their fame and popularity grew. They highlight the drastic transformation from a state of obscurity to being well-known and successful in a short period. It implies a meteoric rise to fame, possibly indicating the rapid acceleration of their career or exposure in the public eye.

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