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"People see my current success but don't realize I've worked hard to get where I am. I used to clean garbage off the Philadelphia docks and put a lot of time into developing my music"

- Kevin Eubanks

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This quote by Kevin Eubanks speaks with the concept that success does not come easy. He emphasizes the hard work he put in to get to where he is today. He mentions his past job of cleaning trash off the Philadelphia docks, which indicates that he had to work hard to make ends satisfy. This is a reminder that success is not something that is handed to you, however something that you need to work for. It likewise talks to the idea that no matter where you originate from, you can still accomplish success if you put in the effort. This quote is a great pointer that hard work and commitment can cause success, no matter what your starting point is.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Kevin Eubanks somewhere between November 15, 1957 and today. He/she was a famous Musician from USA. The author also have 30 other quotes.

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