Quote by Colin Hay

I got very famous for a minute and then it just all went away, you know? And for the last 20 years - you've got to pick yourself up and dust yourself off and then go on your merry way and start again, in a sense, and that's what I've been doing.

I got very famous for a minute and then it just all went awa

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In this quote, the speaker reflects on experiencing a brief period of fame followed by its sudden disappearance. Despite this setback, they acknowledge the need to persevere and move forward. For the past two decades, they have learned to bounce back from this disappointment and keep going. This quote emphasizes the resilience required to overcome challenges in life and the importance of starting anew when faced with setbacks or failures.

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