Quote by Ben E. King

It never dawned on me at any particular time of my life that people are paid tremendous money to sing.

It never dawned on me at any particular time of my life that

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker has never realized or fully comprehended the idea that individuals can earn substantial amounts of money by singing. It implies a sense of surprise or astonishment that this possibility never occurred to the speaker throughout their life. It highlights the speaker's lack of awareness of the potential financial success that can come from pursuing a career in singing.

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