Quote by Lindsey Buckingham

Some days I would be there at ten in the morning and wouldn't leave till ten at night, and the others would waltz in for a couple of hours and then leave, because I was doing that painting thing. And they were happy to see that being done.

Some days I would be there at ten in the morning and wouldn'

Summary

This quote highlights the discrepancy in commitment and effort between the speaker and their peers. The speaker describes a scenario where they dedicate long hours to their work, specifically a painting, while others spend only a few hours before leaving. Despite this inequity, the speaker's peers seem content merely observing the progress of the speaker's work. The quote suggests that the speaker's commitment and dedication to their craft are visually evident and appreciated by others, even if they don't contribute as much time or effort themselves.

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By Lindsey Buckingham

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