There is no substitute for hard work.

Thomas Alva Edison

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The more you write tunes, the better they will become. The more you do gigs, the better you will become. It's just kind of like the facts of life; the practice makes perfect thing. Keep your fingers crossed, start from the bottom and work your way up.

Ed Sheeran

WriteTunesBetterGigs...+2

I wanted to sell a million records, and I sold a million records. I wanted to go platinum; and I went platinum. I've been working nonstop since I was 15. I don't even know how to chill out.

Beyonce

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People have to go through trials and tribulations to get where they at. Do your thing - continue to rock it - because obviously, God wants you here.

Kendrick Lamar

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I can never be safe; I always try and go against the grain. As soon as I accomplish one thing, I just set a higher goal. That's how I've gotten to where I am.

Beyonce

GrainGoalSafeAccomplish

You shall, I question not, find a way to the top if you diligently seek for it; for nature hath placed nothing so high that it is out of the reach of industry and valor.

Alexander the Great

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