Quote by Billy Corgan

In my particular instance, I came from a family that didn't have anything. Everything I earned in life I made. Myself. With songs that I wrote.

In my particular instance, I came from a family that didn't

Summary

This quote signifies the speaker's background and personal journey. They emphasize that they didn't come from a privileged family and didn't inherit any wealth or success. Instead, the speaker asserts that they attained their achievements through their own hard work and talent as a songwriter. It conveys a sense of self-reliance and the value of individual effort in creating one's own path to success.

By Billy Corgan

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