Quote by Alan Sugar

If you lock me in the room with a piano teacher for a year I might be able to knock out a rendition of 'Roll Out The Barrel,' but will I ever be a concert pianist? No.

If you lock me in the room with a piano teacher for a year I

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This quote implies that expertise and mastery cannot be achieved solely through forced proximity or brief periods of interaction. The speaker suggests that even if they were confined with a piano teacher for an extended period, their limited talent or potential would still prevent them from becoming a true professional or achieving great skill. It emphasizes the idea that true mastery and success require natural ability, dedication, and continuous practice over a longer period of time.

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