Quote by Teddy Thompson

My goal when I started out was to get to the point where I could tour a lot and make a living, which means getting paid enough to hire my own band, travel and end up with a bit of money, but I'm still nowhere near that point. Because I didn't have a band and fan base when I started, I did everything backward.

My goal when I started out was to get to the point where I c

Summary

In this quote, the speaker expresses their initial ambition of achieving financial stability through touring and having the means to hire a band and travel. However, they admit that they have not yet reached that desired level of success. They attribute this to not having a band and fan base when they began their career, forcing them to navigate the industry in a seemingly unconventional manner. The quote highlights the challenges of starting from scratch and the non-linear path that some artists may encounter on their journey to success.

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By Teddy Thompson

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