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Theres a certain edge about cruelty. If youre honest about it, most people wince, but say it had to be said
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"There's a certain edge about cruelty. If you're honest about it, most people wince, but say it had to be said"

- Pete Waterman

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This quote by Pete Waterman speaks to the concept that often, in order to get a point throughout, one should be vicious. It is a tough concept to accept, as most people do not like to be vicious, and frequently wince when they hear something that is harsh. Nevertheless, Waterman recommends that often, it is needed to be vicious in order to make a point. He implies that although it may be uncomfortable, it is necessary to be truthful and direct in order to get the message across. This quote talks to the idea that in some cases, in order to be effective, one need to want to be vicious. It is a difficult concept to accept, but Waterman recommends that it is necessary in order to make a point.

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England Flag This quote is written / told by Pete Waterman somewhere between January 15, 1947 and today. He/she was a famous Producer from England. The author also have 18 other quotes.

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