Quote by Dan Rather

Performing doesn't turn me on. It's an egomaniac business, filled with prima donnas - including this one.

Performing doesn't turn me on. It's an egomaniac business, f

Summary

The quote suggests that the act of performing doesn't excite or motivate the speaker. They find it to be a self-centered industry dominated by individuals with inflated egos, including themselves. It implies a certain level of disillusionment with the self-centeredness and drama typically associated with performers and highlights their disinterest in engaging in such behavior.

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By Dan Rather

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