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I told the record company I didnt feel the need to be at red-carpet events. I wanted a career. But I wanted to keep myse
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"I told the record company I didn't feel the need to be at red-carpet events. I wanted a career. But I wanted to keep myself intact as a person"

- Enya

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This quote by Enya talks to her desire to have a successful career in music without sacrificing her individual integrity. She wanted to put in the effort to make it in the music market, however she was not going to jeopardize her values or her sense of self in order to do so. She was not thinking about attending red-carpet occasions or participating in other activities that would have been expected of her in order to achieve success. Instead, she wanted to focus on her music and her artistry, and she wished to remain real to herself in the process. This quote speaks with her decision to remain real to her values and her commitment to her craft. It is a tip that success can be achieved without sacrificing one's sense of self.

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Ireland Flag This quote is written / told by Enya somewhere between May 17, 1961 and today. He/she was a famous Musician from Ireland. The author also have 30 other quotes.

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