Quote by Al Yankovic

In the '80s, I was putting out an album virtually every year, I think mostly based on fear - that if I didn't, people would soon forget about me.

In the '80s, I was putting out an album virtually every year

Summary

This quote reflects the mindset of a musician who released albums frequently in the 1980s due to an underlying fear of being forgotten. The artist's motivation seems to stem from a concern that if they didn't consistently put out new music, their relevance would diminish in the eyes of the public. The quote offers insight into the pressure and sense of urgency that artists may experience in their careers, driven by the desire for recognition and validation.

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Fear

By Al Yankovic

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