Quote by Gary Kemp

For 24 hours a day, for 10 years, all I thought about was being in a band. That's all I did. I had no other social life. I don't want my life to be like that now. I've spent the past 10 years having a real life as well. But Spandau Ballet is such a difficult shadow to outrun.

For 24 hours a day, for 10 years, all I thought about was be

Summary

This quote reflects the intense dedication and single-mindedness that the speaker had towards being in a band for a significant period of their life. They sacrificed their social life and put all their focus into their musical aspirations. However, as the years passed, the speaker acknowledges the importance of having a balanced life outside of their band, emphasizing the need for a "real life." Despite their desire for a more diversified existence, the shadow of their past success with Spandau Ballet continues to present challenges in moving on from that defining period of their career.

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