Quote by Matthew Sweet

Girlfriend and 100 Percent Fun were my two peeks, around '92 and '96. The reality is that the times I had the most media success, sold lots of records and played bigger shows, I had the least control of my own life.

Girlfriend and 100 Percent Fun were my two peeks, around '92

Summary

This quote reflects the experience of the speaker, who identifies their albums "Girlfriend" and "100 Percent Fun" as the most influential points in their career during the time periods around 1992 and 1996. However, the speaker also acknowledges that despite the media success, record sales, and performing larger shows during those periods, they actually had the least control over their personal life. This quote suggests that achieving high levels of success in the entertainment industry often comes with a trade-off, where external success may come at the expense of personal autonomy and fulfillment.

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By Matthew Sweet

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