Quote by Lee Konitz

I just completed a tour in Europe. I played every night. This requires traveling some days for six hours in a van or a train or a car. After six weeks of that, I checked into the hotel and just fell apart.

I just completed a tour in Europe. I played every night. Thi

Summary

This quote illustrates the physical and emotional toll of constantly being on the road as a touring musician. The speaker describes the demanding schedule of traveling for hours each day and performing every night for a six-week period. Despite pushing through the demanding routine, the quote emphasizes the breaking point the speaker reached upon checking into their hotel. This highlights the exhaustion and vulnerability experienced after striving to meet the demands of a hectic touring lifestyle.

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