Famous quote by Alex Chilton

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I guess that my life has been a series of flukes in the record business. The first thing I ever did was the biggest reco
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"I guess that my life has been a series of flukes in the record business. The first thing I ever did was the biggest record that I'll ever have"

- Alex Chilton

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Alex Chilton's quote assesses his career in the music industry. He acknowledges that his success has been largely due to luck, or "flukes," rather than any specific skill or effort on his part. He acknowledges that the first thing he ever did was his most successful record, which he may never ever accomplish the exact same level of success again. This quote talks to the unpredictable nature of the music industry, and how success can be fleeting. It also talks to the idea that often the most effective artists are those who are in the ideal location at the right time. Alex Chilton's quote is a pointer that success is typically a matter of luck, which it can be difficult to duplicate.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Alex Chilton somewhere between December 28, 1950 and today. He/she was a famous Musician from USA. The author also have 7 other quotes.

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